European journal of applied physiology
Hemodynamic responses of the prefrontal cortex following cold water immersion during an eyes-closed balance assessment.
Cory Smith, Owen Salmon, Matt Segovia, Thomas Statz, Cierra Ugale, Rachel Rauth, Michael Mastrodicasa, Jaeho Shim
Published: 202510.1007/s00421-025-06027-2
Abstract
PURPOSE: This study aimed to examine the impact of cold water immersion (CWI) on balance and the corresponding hemodynamic responses that occur within the prefrontal cortex (PFC). Measuring PFC activation during balance will identify cognitive mechan…
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