Whole-body cryotherapy (extreme cold air exposure) for preventing and treating muscle soreness after exercise in adults

Costello, Joseph; Baker, Philip; Minett, Geoffrey M.; Bieuzen, François; Stewart, Ian B.; Bleakley, Chris

doi:10.1002/14651858.cd010789

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“…The proposed mechanism by which cold exposure enhances recovery is attributed to its vasoconstrictive effect, and subsequent reduction of inflammation and metabolism. Subjective and objective recovery variables, used to quantify recovery of EIMD, are delayed onset of muscle soreness (DOMS), reduced maximum voluntary isometric contraction (MVIC), vertical jump performance (VJP), and muscle swelling . Non‐invasive measures such as muscle oxygen saturation (SmO 2 ), cutaneous vascular conductance (CVC), mean arterial pressure (MAP), and skin temperature have been used to explain the possible blood flow and temperature‐induced physiological effects of cooling on recovery …”

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Partial‐body cryotherapy (−135°C) and cold‐water immersion (10°C) after muscle damage in females

Hohenauer

Costello

Deliens

et al. 2019

Scandinavian Med Sci Sports

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This randomized controlled trial examined the effects of cold‐water immersion (CWI), partial‐body cryotherapy (PBC), or a passive control (CON) on physiological and recovery variables following exercise‐induced muscle damage (EIMD, 5 × 20 drop jumps) in females. Twenty‐eight females were allocated to PBC (30 seconds at −60°C, 2 minutes at −135°C), CWI (10 minutes at 10°C), or CON (10 minutes resting). Muscle oxygen saturation (SmO2), cutaneous vascular conductance (CVC), mean arterial pressure (MAP), and local skin temperature were assessed at baseline and through 60 minutes (10‐minute intervals), while delayed onset of muscle soreness (DOMS), muscle swelling, maximum voluntary isometric contraction (MVIC), and vertical jump performance (VJP) were assessed up to 72 hours (24‐hour intervals) following treatments. SmO2 was lower in PBC (Δ‐2.77 ± 13.08%) and CWI (Δ‐5.91 ± 11.80%) compared with CON (Δ18.96 ± 1.46%) throughout the 60‐minute follow‐up period (P < .001). CVC was lower from PBC (92.7 ± 25.0%, 90.5 ± 23.4%) and CWI (90.3 ± 23.5%, 88.1 ± 22.9%) compared with CON (119.0 ± 5.1 and 116.1 ± 6.6%, respectively) between 20 and 30 minutes (P < .05). Mean skin temperature was lower from CWI vs PBC (between 10 and 40 minutes, P < .05). Mean skin temperature was higher in CON compared with CWI up to 60 minutes and compared with PBC up to 30 minutes (P < .05). DOMS was lower following both PBC and CWI compared with CON through 72‐hour (P < .05), with no difference between groups. No main group differences for swelling, MVIC, and VJP were observed. In conclusion, CWI elicited generally greater physiological effects compared with PBC while both interventions were more effective than CON in reducing DOMS in females, but had no effect on functional measures or swelling.

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Partial‐body cryotherapy (−135°C) and cold‐water immersion (10°C) after muscle damage in females

Hohenauer

Costello

Deliens

et al. 2019

Scandinavian Med Sci Sports

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“…This procedure has only been used rarely or investigated in conjunction with DOMS [10,11]. During the treatment, individuals are exposed to extremely cold, dry air (below -100 • C) for two to four minutes [12]. The effectiveness of this method as regards reduction in inflammation however, is still considered equivocal [13,14] and remains controversial [15,16].…”

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Whole-body cryostimulation as an effective way of reducing exercise-induced inflammation and blood cholesterol in young men-->

Ziemann¹,

Olek²,

Grzywacz³

et al. 2014

European Cytokine Network

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Inflammation may accompany obesity and a variety of diseases, or result from excessive exercise. The aim of this study was to investigate the anti-inflammatory effect of whole-body cryostimulation on the inflammatory response induced by eccentric exercise under laboratory conditions. The study also sought to establish if cold treatment changes the lipid profile and modifies energy expenditure in young people. Eighteen healthy and physically active, college-aged men volunteered to participate in the experiment. They were divided into two subgroups: CRYsubmitted to whole-body cryostimulation, and CONT-a control group. Both groups performed eccentric work to induce muscle damage. Blood samples were collected before and 24 h after the exercise. Over the five days that followed, the CRY group was exposed to a series of 10 sessions in a cryogenic chamber (twice a day, for 3 min, at a temperature of -110 • C). After this period of rest, both groups repeated a similar eccentric work session, following the same schedule of blood collection. The perceived pain was noted 24h after each session of eccentric workout. A 30-minute step up/down work-out induced delayed-onset muscle soreness in both groups. The five-day recovery period accompanied by exposure to cold significantly enhanced the concentration of the anti-inflammatory cytokine IL-10. It also led to a pronounced reduction in levels of the pro-inflammatory cytokine IL-1␤, and reduced muscle damage. The values for IL-10 before the second bout of eccentric exercise in the CRY group were 2.0-fold higher in comparison to baseline, whereas in the CONT group, the concentration remained unchanged. Furthermore, blood concentrations of the pro-inflammatory cytokine IL-1␤ fell significantly in the CRY group. The main finding of this study was that a series of 10 sessions of whole body cryostimulation significantly reduced the inflammatory response induced by eccentric exercise. The lipid profile was also improved, but there was no effect on energy expenditure during the exercise.

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“…There is, however, a lack of data that supports whole body cryotherapy in its ability to reduce muscle soreness, or improve recovery after exercise. 28 There have been no quantitative findings to date, relative to muscle endurance, strength and power to support the use of whole body cryotherapy or partial body cryotherapy in aiding recovery from exercise.…”

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Cryotherapy: The Dry Benefits

Draper

Roberts

2018

MOJSM

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Cryotherapy is use of cold to decrease pain, muscle spasm and temperature to name a few. It is often used to prevent swelling and for muscle recovery following strenuous activity. Most cryotherapy devices (ice packs, ice massage and cold whirlpool) are delivered via a wet medium. Cryosauna uses a dry medium of nitrogen vapor. The patient stands in a cylinder that covers every body part except the head. The vapor is emitted for 3 minutes at a temperature of minus 250F. Users of cryosauna state that this treatment aids in recovery of strenuous activity. This paper will introduce the cryosauna, effects and benefits of this device and a step by step procedure used to deliver this unique form of dry cryotherapy.

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Whole-body cryotherapy (extreme cold air exposure) for preventing and treating muscle soreness after exercise in adults

Abstract: Whole-body cryotherapy (extreme cold air exposure) for preventing and treating muscle soreness after exercise in adults (Review)

Cited by 39 publications

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Partial‐body cryotherapy (−135°C) and cold‐water immersion (10°C) after muscle damage in females

Partial‐body cryotherapy (−135°C) and cold‐water immersion (10°C) after muscle damage in females

Whole-body cryostimulation as an effective way of reducing exercise-induced inflammation and blood cholesterol in young men-->

Cryotherapy: The Dry Benefits

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