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The effect of cold water immersion on the recovery of physical performance revisited: A systematic review with meta-analysis.

Updated Oct 16, 2026

Human researchJournal of sports sciences2022Read the source on PubMed

From the closing abstract passage

“This, however, depends on the nature of the preceding exercise.”

A short excerpt, not the complete finding. Read the linked abstract for the comparison, measurements and context.

Publication details
Record
PubMed 36862831
Publication types
Meta-Analysis · Systematic Review
Indexed subjects
Muscle, Skeletal · Water · Exercise · Immersion · Cold Temperature
Source record checked
2026-10-16

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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