The Effect of Thermotherapy on Recovery and Performance

Sex: All

Ages: 18 Years – 30 Years

Healthy volunteers: Yes

Phase: NA

Enrollment: 22

Sponsor: University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland

Location: University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland SUPSI Landquart Kanton Graubünden

Summary

This study investigates the effects of cooling on the recovery and performance characteristic in young healthy subjects. The study is divided in two projects: Project A: investigates the effects of 20 min. post-exercise cooling on vertical jump performance and delayed onset muscle soreness and rated perceived exertion. Project B: investigates the effects of 20 min. pre-exercise cooling on maximal voluntary contraction of the right M. quadriceps femoris and delayed onset muscle soreness and rated perceived exertion.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * only healthy young subjects 18-30 years * no musculoskeletal surgery in trunk and lower extremities * injury history in trunk and lower extremity for more than one year * subjects taking anticonceptive medication are allowed to participate Exclusion Criteria: * actual injuries or injuries for less than one year in trunk and /or lower extremities * injury history in trunk and lower extremity for more than one year with complaints * anxiety of cooling * subjects on medication * pace maker * cardiovascular disease * pregnancy * skeletal problems * appendectomy for less than two years * Morbus Raynaud syndrome

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Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT02506283). StuddyBuddy aggregates publicly available trial information.