eCite Digital Repository
Effect of cold-water immersion duration on body temperature and muscle function
Citation
Peiffer, JJ and Abbiss, CR and Watson, G and Nosaka, K and Laursen, PB, Effect of cold-water immersion duration on body temperature and muscle function, Journal of Sports Sciences, 27, (10) pp. 987-993. ISSN 0264-0414 (2009) [Refereed Article]
 | PDF Restricted - Request a copy 264Kb |
Copyright Statement
Copyright 2009 Taylor & Francis
DOI: doi:10.1080/02640410903207424
Abstract
Abstract
This study compared the effect of 5, 10 and 20 min of cold-water (14 degrees C) immersion on rectal and muscle temperature and neuromuscular function. Twelve cyclists performed four cycling time-to-exhaustion trials in hot conditions (40 degrees C and 40%rh), followed 25 min later by cold-water immersion for 5, 10 or 20 min or 20 min in room temperature (24 degrees C; control). Rectal temperature was measured continuously, and muscle temperature was measured before, immediately after and 45 min after the time-to-exhaustion-test, as well as before and after water immersion. Sixty-second maximal voluntary isometric torque and isokinetic torque of the knee extensors were measured before, immediately after and 55 min after time-to-exhaustion-test. A greater rate of decrease in rectal temperature was observed in all water immersion conditions 45-80 min after time-to-exhaustion-test compared with control. Compared with control, muscle temperature 45 min after time-to-exhaustion-test was lower for all water immersion conditions; however, muscle temperature was lower for the 10- and 20-min conditions compared with 5 min. Isometric torque measured 55 min after time-to-exhaustion-test was lower for all conditions. Isokinetic torque was lower for all conditions immediately and 55-min post-time-to-exhaustion-test. Of the durations measured, 5 min of cold-water immersion appeared as the most appropriate duration for reducing rectal temperature but limiting decreases in muscle temperature.
Item Details
| Item Type: | Refereed Article |
|---|---|
| Keywords: | Recovery, neuromuscular fatigue, hyperthermia, cycling, maximal voluntary contraction |
| Research Division: | Medical and Health Sciences |
| Research Group: | Human Movement and Sports Science |
| Research Field: | Exercise Physiology |
| Objective Division: | Health |
| Objective Group: | Health and Support Services |
| Objective Field: | Health and Support Services not elsewhere classified |
| UTAS Author: | Watson, G (Dr Greig Watson) |
| ID Code: | 78803 |
| Year Published: | 2009 |
| Web of Science® Times Cited: | 46 |
| Deposited By: | Health Sciences A |
| Deposited On: | 2012-07-27 |
| Last Modified: | 2012-09-07 |
| Downloads: | 6 View Download Statistics |
Repository Staff Only: item control page