Ice on knots calms Swimmers' shakes

NCT ID NCT07480200

First seen Mar 22, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 10 times

Summary

This study tested if applying ice to specific muscle knots (trigger points) could reduce the shaking that happens after intense exercise. Thirty-four competitive teenage swimmers took part. They did a maximal swimming effort, and researchers measured leg tremor with and without the ice treatment. The goal was to see if this simple cooling method could improve muscle stability after exercise.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Józef Piłsudski University of Physical Education in Warsaw

    Warsaw, Mazovian, Poland

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