Cold-water immersion (cryotherapy) for preventing and treating muscle soreness after exercise

Background Many strategies are in use with the intention of preventing or minimising delayed onset muscle soreness and fatigue after exercise. Cold‐water immersion, in water temperatures of less than 15°C, is currently one of the most popular interventional strategies used after exercise. Objectives To determine the effects of cold‐water immersion in the management of muscle soreness after exercise. Search methods In February 2010, we searched...