Postural sway following cryotherapy in healthy adults

Highlights • We investigate the influence of cryotherapy on the postural sway in healthy males. • 20 min of cold water immersion induces negative effects on postural sway. • The use of cryotherapy prior to exercise should be cautiously prescribed.

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Published inGait & posture Vol. 40; no. 1; pp. 262 - 265
Main Authors Fukuchi, Claudiane A, Duarte, Marcos, Stefanyshyn, Darren J
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published England Elsevier B.V 01.05.2014
Subjects
Adult
Balance
Center of pressure
Cryotherapy
Cryotherapy - adverse effects
Humans
Immersion - adverse effects
Leg
Male
Orthopedics
Postural Balance
Postural sway
Pre-cooling
Sensation Disorders - diagnosis
Sensation Disorders - etiology
Young Adult
Center of pressure
Cryotherapy
Pre-cooling
Postural sway
Balance
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Summary:Highlights • We investigate the influence of cryotherapy on the postural sway in healthy males. • 20 min of cold water immersion induces negative effects on postural sway. • The use of cryotherapy prior to exercise should be cautiously prescribed.
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ISSN:0966-6362
1879-2219
DOI:10.1016/j.gaitpost.2014.02.010