| Autor: |
Adam S. Naylor, Ben J. Edwards, Colin M. Robertson |
| Jazyk: |
angličtina |
| Rok vydání: |
2023 |
| Předmět: |
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| Zdroj: |
Health Science Reports, Vol 6, Iss 4, Pp n/a-n/a (2023) |
| Druh dokumentu: |
article |
| ISSN: |
2398-8835 |
| DOI: |
10.1002/hsr2.1227 |
| Popis: |
Abstract Background and Aims The use of whole‐body cryotherapy (WBC) for athletic recovery is becoming increasingly popular despite the lack of evidence supporting the dosage parameters in its implementation. The aim of the current study was to investigate the dose–response effects of WBC following match‐play in elite rugby league players. Methods We observed endocrine (salivary cortisol and testosterone) and biochemical (creatine kinase) responses following three separate post‐match recovery periods in elite rugby league players. Comparisons were made between a single exposure (3 min at −120°C to ‐−135°C) of WBC to two consecutive exposures (2 × 3 min), to a control (no exposure) during the recovery trials. Recovery characteristics were measured 36 h prematch, immediately postmatch, and 60 h postmatch. Results Cortisol concentrations remained unchanged in its pattern of response during the postmatch recovery periods across all WBC doses. Testosterone concentrations increased significantly (p |
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