Ice baths for athletes: do they really work?

NCT ID NCT02506283

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 12, 2026 · Updated 25 times

Summary

This study looked at whether cooling the body for 20 minutes before or after exercise helps healthy young adults recover better and perform well. Twenty-two people took part. The results help us understand how cooling affects muscle soreness and jump performance, but this is not a treatment for any disease.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland SUPSI

    Landquart, Kanton Graubünden, 7302, Switzerland

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