From the authors’ conclusion
“In summary, the average effects of cooling on recovery of trained athletes were rather small (2.4%, g = 0.28).”
A short excerpt, not the complete finding. Read the linked abstract for the comparison, measurements and context.
Publication details
- Record
- PubMed 23434565
- Publication types
- Meta-Analysis · Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't · Review
- Indexed subjects
- Body Temperature · Exercise · Cryotherapy · Immersion · Athletic Performance
- Source record checked
- 2026-10-18
Publication type and subject indexing describe the record; they are not a quality grade or proof of a benefit. An abstract does not replace a review of the full methods and results.
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