Cardiometabolic effects of contrast therapy: A systematic review.
Experimental physiology · PMID 42667694
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Contrast Therapy
Research involving alternating hot and cold exposure, contrast baths and contrast water therapy.
40publications
2registered trials
11randomized trials
7reviews
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7Systematic review / meta-analysis
11Randomized controlled trial
1Controlled / clinical trial
2Observational research
19Other research
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Effects of Repeated Contrast Therapy on Forearm Microcirculatory and Neuromechanical Recovery After Climbing-Specific Fatigue in Amateur Climbers: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
Journal of clinical medicine · PMID 42452432
Sauna culture improves physical and mental wellbeing in the UK through social connection and ritual.
Social science & medicine (1982) · PMID 41679164
Effects of Contrast Water Therapy on Physiological and Perceptual Recovery Following High-Intensity Interval Swimming in Collegiate Swimmers.
Sports (Basel, Switzerland) · PMID 41590968
Cryotherapy and thermotherapy in the management of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis: A comprehensive review.
Fundamental research · PMID 41466979
Contrast Therapy Promoting Skin Scald Repair.
Journal of burn care & research : official publication of the American Burn Association · PMID 40874570
Influence of contrast compression therapy and water immersion contrast therapy on biomechanical parameters of the forearm muscles in martial arts athletes.
Frontiers in physiology · PMID 40276366
Mechanisms and Efficacy of Contrast Therapy for Musculoskeletal Painful Disease: A Scoping Review.
Journal of clinical medicine · PMID 40094855
Effect of repeated hot and cold stimulation for the neck and shoulders on muscle fatigue recovery: a pilot study.
International journal of biometeorology · PMID 39607490
Immediate Effect of Compression Contrast Therapy on Quadriceps Femoris Muscles' Regeneration in MMA Fighters.
Journal of clinical medicine · PMID 39685751
The effects of hydrotherapy and cryotherapy on recovery from acute post-exercise induced muscle damage-a network meta-analysis.
BMC musculoskeletal disorders · PMID 39294614
Comparing The Effects of Compression Contrast Therapy and Dry Needling on Muscle Functionality, Pressure Pain Threshold, and Perfusion after Isometric Fatigue in Forearm Muscles of Combat Sports Athletes: A Single-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial.
Journal of sports science & medicine · PMID 39228772
Effects of contrast water therapy on proprioception of the knee joint and degree of fatigue in sprinters after high intensity training.
American journal of translational research · PMID 39006297
A evidence-based approach to selecting post-exercise cryostimulation techniques for improving exercise performance and fatigue recovery: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Heliyon · PMID 38933969
The Effect of Contrast Water Therapy on Dehydration during Endurance Training Camps in Moderate-Altitude Environments.
Sports (Basel, Switzerland) · PMID 38133099
The Effect of Contrast Bath Therapy and Knee Pad Device on Pain, Range of Motion, and Functional Disability in Patients With Osteoarthritis Knee: A Randomized Control Trial.
Cureus · PMID 38021788
Contrast With Compression Therapy Enhances Muscle Function Recovery and Attenuates Glycogen Disruption After Exercise.
Sports health · PMID 35343332
A Review on Osteoarthritis Knee Management via Contrast Bath Therapy and Physical Therapy.
Cureus · PMID 36046309
Contrast bath therapy for neuropathic pain due to spinal nerve root compression by myeloma: a case report.
Spinal cord series and cases · PMID 35680845
Effects of Light Pedaling Added to Contrast Water Immersion for Recovery after Exhaustive Exercise.
International journal of environmental research and public health · PMID 34948678
Post-exercise Heart Rate Variability: Whole-body Cryotherapy vs. Contrast Water Therapy.
International journal of sports medicine · PMID 33735918
Acute effects of contrast bath on sympathetic skin response in patients with poststroke complex regional pain syndrome.
Somatosensory & motor research · PMID 33135537
Water immersion methods do not alter muscle damage and inflammation biomarkers after high-intensity sprinting and jumping exercise.
European journal of applied physiology · PMID 32880050
Effects of Contrast Therapy Using Infrared and Cryotherapy as Compared with Contrast Bath Therapy on Blood Flow, Muscle Tone, and Pain Threshold in Young Healthy Adults.
Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research · PMID 32745076
Contrast bath-induced neurite outgrowth in PC12m3 cells via the p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase pathway.
Heliyon · PMID 31667436
Team sport athletes' perceptions and use of recovery strategies: a mixed-methods survey study.
BMC sports science, medicine & rehabilitation · PMID 28250934
Cold-Water Immersion and Contrast Water Therapy: No Improvement of Short-Term Recovery After Resistance Training.
International journal of sports physiology and performance · PMID 27918654
Effects of Cold Water Immersion and Contrast Water Therapy for Recovery From Team Sport: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
Journal of strength and conditioning research · PMID 27398915
Contrast Therapy and Heat Therapy in Subacute Stage of Grade I and II Lateral Ankle Sprains.
Foot & ankle specialist · PMID 27036491
Contrast water therapy and exercise induced muscle damage: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
PloS one · PMID 23626806
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Registered trials
The Effects of Whirlpool and Contrast Bath in Patients with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome After Distal Radius Fracture
NCT06769373 · Enrollment: 40
Contrast Bath and Sympathetic Skin Response
NCT04198532 · Enrollment: 40