It is widely believed that an active cool-down is more effective for promoting post-exercise
recovery than a passive cool-down involving no activity. However, research on this topic has …

Background Studies investigating the effects of common recovery modalities following acute
strenuous exercise have reported mixed results. Objectives This systematic review with meta …

Delayed-onset muscle soreness (DOMS) describes an entity of ultrastructural muscle
damage. The manifestation of DOMS is caused by eccentric muscle contractions or …

Background Studies investigating the effects of cold-water immersion (CWI) on the recovery
of athletic performance, perceptual measures and creatine kinase (CK) have reported mixed …

Purpose Supporting post-exercise recovery requires choosing not only the right treatment
but also the equipment, in which the impact is not always clear. The study aimed to …

Objectives different active and passive post-exercise recovery techniques such as massage,
foam rolling, stretching or ice baths among others, are used by elite athletes to promote …

Aims The main aim of the present review was to update the available evidence on the value
interest of post-competition recovery strategies in male professional or semi-professional …

Background Hemodialysis is one of the common therapies in patients with end-stage renal
disease. Even patients who receive regular treatment suffer from fatigue, which is one of the …

Objective To comprehensively compare the effectiveness of cold and heat therapies for
delayed onset muscle soreness using network meta-analysis. Methods Eight Chinese and …

The triathlon is one of the fastest developing sports in the world due to expanding
participation and media attention. The fundamental change in Olympic triathlon races from a …