Effects of cold water immersion vs body cryotherapy on delayed onset muscle soreness and jump performance following acute strenuous exercise in physically active participants: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

BACKGROUND: Delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) and reduced athletic performance are common consequences of high-intensity exercise. Cold-water immersion (CWI) and body cryotherapy (BC) are widely used recovery methods, but their relative effectiven…

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