Whole-Body Cryotherapy in Sports Medicine

Curr Sports Med Rep. 2019 Apr;18(4):136-140. doi: 10.1249/JSR.0000000000000584.

Abstract

Cryotherapy has gained popularity among athletes across many sports. The main goals of cryotherapy, and specifically whole-body cryotherapy, are for injury prevention and counteracting negative inflammatory symptoms following athletic performance in hopes of improving recovery.

MeSH terms

  • Athletic Injuries / prevention & control*
  • Cryotherapy*
  • Humans
  • Inflammation / prevention & control*
  • Sports Medicine*