scholarly journals Whole-body cryotherapy (extreme cold air exposure) for preventing and treating muscle soreness after exercise in adults

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joseph T Costello ◽  
Philip RA Baker ◽  
Geoffrey M Minett ◽  
Francois Bieuzen ◽  
Ian B Stewart ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Muscle Soreness ◽  
Whole Body ◽  
Air Exposure ◽  
Cold Air ◽  
Extreme Cold ◽  
Whole Body Cryotherapy

scholarly journals Cochrane review: whole-body cryotherapy (extreme cold air exposure) for preventing and treating muscle soreness after exercise in adults

2016 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 43-44 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joseph T Costello ◽  
Philip RA Baker ◽  
Geoffrey M Minett ◽  
Francois Bieuzen ◽  
Ian B Stewart ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Muscle Soreness ◽  
Cochrane Review ◽  
Whole Body ◽  
Air Exposure ◽  
Cold Air ◽  
Extreme Cold ◽  
Whole Body Cryotherapy

scholarly journals Whole-body cryotherapy (extreme cold air exposure) for preventing and treating muscle soreness after exercise in adults

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joseph T Costello ◽  
Philip RA Baker ◽  
Geoffrey M Minett ◽  
Francois Bieuzen ◽  
Ian B Stewart ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Muscle Soreness ◽  
Whole Body ◽  
Air Exposure ◽  
Cold Air ◽  
Extreme Cold ◽  
Whole Body Cryotherapy

scholarly journals Brown Fat Activity Determined by Infrared Thermography and Thermogenesis Measurement Using Whole Body Calorimetry (BRIGHT Study)

2020 ◽  
pp. 85-97
Author(s):  
S. TAY ◽  
H. GOH ◽  
P. GOVINDHARAJULU ◽  
J. CHENG ◽  
S. CAMPS ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Infrared Thermography ◽  
Population Level ◽  
Whole Body ◽  
Heat Power ◽  
Cumulative Energy ◽  
Air Exposure ◽  
Cold Air ◽  
Bat Activity ◽  
Positive Correlations ◽  
Neutral Conditions

To assess BAT activity in humans at a population level, infrared thermography (IRT) represents a safe, readily repeatable and affordable alternative to 18F-FDG-PET. Building upon a previously proposed method by our laboratory, we further refined the image computational algorithm to quantify BAT activation in the cervical-supraclavicular (C-SCV) region of healthy young men under thermo-neutral and cold exposure conditions. Additionally, we validated the whole-body calorimeter (WBC) in reliably measuring cold-induced thermogenesis. The temperature gradient between C-SCV-deltoid regions, and the corresponding difference in heat power output, increased upon cold air exposure relative to thermo-neutral conditions (by 74.88 %, p<0.0001; and by 71.34 %, p<0.0001 respectively). Resting and cumulative energy expenditure (EE) rose significantly (by 13.14 % and 9.12 % respectively, p=0.0001) while positive correlations between IRT measures and EE were found with cold air exposure (percentage change in heat power gradient between ROI and deltoid, cold air: r2=0.29, p=0.026, Pearson's correlation). IRT and WBC can be used to study BAT activation. The refined algorithm allows for more automation and objectivity in IRT data analysis, especially under cold air exposures.

Therapeutic effect of systemic cryostimulation

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 19-22
Author(s):  
Katarzyna Gmernicka
Keyword(s):  
Blood Circulation ◽  
Muscle Soreness ◽  
Whole Body ◽  
Health It ◽  
Joint Function ◽  
Dry Air ◽  
Physiological Reaction ◽  
Hormonal Reaction ◽  
Physical Comfort ◽  
Whole Body Cryotherapy

Whole body cryotherapy (WBC) involves exposing individuals to extremely cold dry air (under -100 °C) for a period ranging from 1.5 to 3 minutes. The treatment is painless and is intended to produce and use physiological reaction, which is medically beneficial and effective in restoring normal body functions. Whole body cryotherapy provides various benefits such as: analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects, decreases muscle soreness, improves muscle strength and joint function, boosts blood circulation. It also causes a hormonal reaction, growth of ACTH, cortisol, beta-endorphin and testosterone. Cryotherapy is not only used as a way of treatment but also as a part of wellness and spa. WBC is used prophylactically to improve physical comfort and mental health. It is necessary to use kinesis immediately after cryotherapy to achieve its desirable affects. Kinesitherapy is a 20 minutes set of exercises performed on machines under the guidance of a physiotherapist. The purpose of kinesitherapy is the restoration of normal motion stereotypes, which will prevent overloads.

Heart rate variability in women exposed to very cold air (−110°C) during whole-body cryotherapy

2006 ◽  
Vol 31 (4) ◽  
pp. 342-346 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tarja Westerlund ◽  
Arja Uusitalo ◽  
Juhani Smolander ◽  
Marja Mikkelsson
Keyword(s):  
Heart Rate ◽  
Heart Rate Variability ◽  
Whole Body ◽  
Cold Air ◽  
Whole Body Cryotherapy

Lung function after acute and repeated exposures to extremely cold air (-110oC) during whole-body cryotherapy

2006 ◽  
Vol 26 (4) ◽  
pp. 232-234 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Smolander ◽  
T. Westerlund ◽  
A. Uusitalo ◽  
B. Dugue ◽  
J. Oksa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Lung Function ◽  
Whole Body ◽  
Cold Air ◽  
Whole Body Cryotherapy

scholarly journals Cryostimulation for Post-exercise Recovery in Athletes: A Consensus and Position Paper

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 ◽  
Author(s):  
Romain Bouzigon ◽  
Olivier Dupuy ◽  
Ivo Tiemessen ◽  
Massimo De Nardi ◽  
Jean-Pierre Bernard ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Whole Body ◽  
International Institute ◽  
Muscle Injuries ◽  
Cold Stimulation ◽  
Post Exercise ◽  
Cold Room ◽  
Extreme Cold ◽  
International Experts ◽  
Post Exercise Recovery ◽  
Whole Body Cryotherapy

Recovery after exercise is a crucial key in preventing muscle injuries and in speeding up the processes to return to homeostasis level. There are several ways of developing a recovery strategy with the use of different kinds of traditional and up-to-date techniques. The use of cold has traditionally been used after physical exercise for recovery purposes. In recent years, the use of whole-body cryotherapy/cryostimulation (WBC; an extreme cold stimulation lasting 1–4 min and given in a cold room at a temperature comprised from −60 to −195°C) has been tremendously increased for such purposes. However, there are controversies about the benefits that the use of this technique may provide. Therefore, the main objectives of this paper are to describe what is whole body cryotherapy/cryostimulation, review and debate the benefits that its use may provide, present practical considerations and applications, and emphasize the need of customization depending on the context, the purpose, and the subject's characteristics. This review is written by international experts from the working group on WBC from the International Institute of Refrigeration.

scholarly journals The Effect of Repeated Whole-Body Cryotherapy on Sirt1 and Sirt3 Concentrations and Oxidative Status in Older and Young Men Performing Different Levels of Physical Activity

Antioxidants ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 37
Author(s):  
Gabriela Wojciak ◽  
Jadwiga Szymura ◽  
Zbigniew Szygula ◽  
Joanna Gradek ◽  
Magdalena Wiecek
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Young Men ◽  
Oxidative Status ◽  
Whole Body ◽  
Stress Index ◽  
Blood Levels ◽  
Long Distance ◽  
Antioxidant Defence ◽  
Whole Body Cryotherapy ◽  
The Impact

Background: The activity of antioxidant enzymes and sirtuins (Sirt) decreases along with age, which is counteracted by aerobic training. Sirtuins increase antioxidant defence. Whole-body cryotherapy (WBC) increases total antioxidant capacity (TAC) in young men. The aim of our study was to assess the impact of 24 WBC treatments on the blood concentration of selected sirtuins and the level of antioxidant defence as well as oxidative stress index of training and non-training men depending on age. Methods: The study involved 40 males. In each group, there were 10 non-training older and young men (60 NTR and 20 NTR), and 10 older and young long-distance runners (60 TR, 20 TR). During an 8-week period, participants underwent 24 WBC treatments (3 min −130 °C), which were performed three times a week (Monday, Wednesday, Friday). The concentrations of Sirt1, Sirt3, TAC, total oxidative status and the activity of superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase and glutathione peroxidase (GPx) in the blood were determined before 1 WBC and after 1 WBC, 12 WBC and 24 WBC. Results: After 1 WBC, the activity of GPx and the concentration of Sirt1 and TAC in 60 TR and TAC in 60 NTR increased. After 12 WBC, the level of Sirt1 in 20 NTR and SOD in 20 TR increased. After 24 WBC, the level of Sirt1 increased in 60 TR and in 20 NTR, Sirt3 in 60 TR and SOD in 20 TR. Conclusions: Cryogenic temperatures increase blood levels of Sirt1 and Sirt3 and systemic antioxidant defence in men, but the effect is dependent on age, level of performed physical activity and the number of applied treatments.

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