University Of Applied Sciences And Arts Of Southern Switzerland

This study tested whether applying cold therapy after exercise helps reduce muscle soreness, swelling, and inflammation. Researchers had 48 healthy young adults perform exercises designed to cause muscle soreness, then compared those who used cold packs with those who didn't. The…

This study tested whether soaking in cold or warm water helps muscles recover faster after a tough workout. Researchers had 30 healthy people do a series of intense jumps to tire their leg muscles. Afterward, participants soaked in cold water, warm water, or did no special recove…

This study aimed to better understand how back pain and related symptoms change over six months. Researchers followed 19 patients who were either considering surgery, had recently had surgery, or were managing their pain without surgery. They tracked pain levels, physical functio…

This study aimed to understand how low oxygen at high altitudes affects the brain and body. Researchers compared 20 healthy adults experiencing real mountain altitude with others in a lab that simulated the same low-oxygen conditions. They measured brain oxygen, heart rate, stres…

This study aimed to find out if applying cold therapy helps healthy young people recover from hard exercise and perform better. Researchers tested two things: cooling after exercise to see if it speeds up recovery, and cooling before exercise to see if it boosts muscle strength. …

This study tested a new device called 'Patello' designed to gently move the kneecap up and down. Researchers wanted to see if the device actually moved the kneecap as intended. They measured the kneecap's movement using ultrasound on a small group of healthy volunteers.

This study aimed to find out how common injuries are among mountain bikers. Researchers surveyed 99 amateur and elite riders at a 2017 race event in Switzerland. They asked about past injuries, training habits, and use of safety gear to understand the risks of the sport.

This study tested whether using a heat therapy device before exercise improves results from a specialized back-strengthening machine. Researchers enrolled 25 healthy, pain-free young adults with no prior experience on the machine. Half received a real heat treatment before their …