Water immersion methods do not alter muscle damage and inflammation biomarkers after high-intensity sprinting and jumping exercise.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

The aim of this study was to compare the efficacy of three water immersion interventions performed after active recovery compared to active recovery only on the resolution of inflammation and markers of muscle damage post-exercise.

Methods

Nine physically active men (n = 9; age 20‒35 years) performed an intensive loading protocol, including maximal jumps and sprinting on four occasions. After each trial, one of three recovery interventions (10 min duration) was used in a random order: cold-water immersion (CWI, 10 °C), thermoneutral water immersion (TWI, 24 °C), contrast water therapy (CWT, alternately 10 °C and 38 °C). All of these methods were performed after an active recovery (10 min bicycle ergometer), and were compared to active recovery only (ACT). 5 min, 1, 2

SUBMITTER: Ahokas EK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7674333 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature