Research
Some recent published papers on recovery are detailed below. Many of these can be accessed through the NSIC.
| Document title | Authors | Publication year | Abstract |
|---|---|---|---|
| Effect of recovery modality on 4-hour repeated treadmill running performance and changes in physiological variables | Coffey, Leveritt & GIll | 2004 | The purpose of this study was to compare the effectiveness of three different recovery modalities - active (ACT), passive (PAS) and contrast temperature water immersion (CTW) - on the performance of repeated treadmill running, lactate concentration and pH. Data suggest both ACT and CTW reduce lactate accumulation after high intensity running, but high intensity treadmill running performance is returned to baseline 4-hours after the initial exercise bout regardless of the recovery strategy employed. |
| Similar effects of cooling and fatigue on eccentric and concentric force-velocity relationships in human muscle | De Ruiter & De Haan | 2001 | The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of muscle temperature and fatigue during stretch (eccentric) and shortening (concentric) contractions of the maximally electrically activated human adductor pollicis muscle. |
| The influence of pre-warming on the physiological responses to prolonged intermittent exercise | Gregson, Batterham, Drust & Cable | 2005 | To examine the influence of pre-warming on the physiological responses to prolonged intermittent exercise in ambient temperatures of 21.5+0.68C and relative humidities of 35.7+5.4% (mean+s), six healthy men performed intermittent treadmill running (30-s bouts at 90% of maximal oxygen uptake separated by 30-s static recovery periods) to exhaustion after active pre-warming, passive pre-warming and pre-exercise rest (control). |
| Cold water immersion following cycling in the heat | Halson, Quod, Martin, Gardner, Ebert & Laursen | 2008 | To examine the safety and acute thermoregulatory, cardiovascular, metabolic, endocrine, and inflammatory responses to CWI following cycling in the heat. CWI did not result in hypothermia and can be considered safe following high intensity cycling in the heat, using the above protocol. CWI significantly reduced heart rate and core temperature; however, all other metabolic and endocrine markers were not affected by CWI. |
| Effects of brief leg cooling after moderate exercise on cardiorespiratory responses to subsequent exercise in the heat | Hayashi, Honda, Ogawa, Wada, Kondo & Nishiyasu | 2004 | We investigated the effects of brief leg cooling after moderate exercise on the cardiorespiratory responses to subsequent exercise in the heat. These results suggest that brief leg cooling during the recovery period may be effective at reducing thermal and cardiorespiratory strain during subsequent exercise in the heat. |
| The effect of cryotherapy on eccentric plantar flexion peak torque and endurance | Kimura, Gulick & Thompson | 1997 | Our intent was to examine the effect of cryotherapy on isokinetic eccentric plantar flexion peak torque at 300/sec and 120/sec and on endurance at 120/sec. In our study, cryotherapy did not significantly affect eccentric peak torque, but it did increase muscle endurance. |
| Effect of selected recovery conditions on performance or repeated bouts of intermittent cycling separated by 24h | Lane & Wenger | 2004 | The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of active recovery (AR), massage (MR), and cold water immersion (CR) on performance of repeated bouts of high-intensity cycling. Thus, AR, MR, and CR appeared to facilitate the recovery process between 2 high-intensity, intermittentexercise sessions separated by 24 hours. |
| Cryotherapy and sequential exercise bouts following cryotherapy on concentric and eccentric strength in the quads | Ruiz, Myrer, Durrant & Fellingham | 1993 | We investigated the effects of cryotherapy followed by sequential exercise bouts on concentric and eccentric strength of the quadriceps. Exercise did not have a significant effect on eccentric strength recovery, but there was a significant difference in concentric values. Moderate exercise following cryotherapy appears to help the recovery of concentric strength. |
| The effects of cold-water immersion on power output and heart rate in elite cyclists | Schniepp, Campbell, Powell & Pincivero | 2002 | The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of cold water immersion on power output, heart rate, and time to peak power in 10 well-trained cyclists. The major findings of this study suggests that a relatively brief period of cold-water immersion can manifest significant physiological effects that can impair cycling performance. |
| Ice water immersion and DOMS - a randomised controlled trial | Sellwood, Brukner, Williams, Nicol & Hinman | 2007 | To determine if ice-water immersion after eccentric quadriceps exercise minimises the symptoms of delayed-onset muscle soreness (DOMS). The protocol of ice-water immersion used in this study was ineffectual in minimising markers of DOMS in untrained individuals. This study challenges the wide use of this intervention as a recovery strategy by athletes. |
| Effects of deep heat as a preventative mechanism on DOMS | Symons, Clasey, Gater & Yates | 2004 | The effects of increased muscle temperature via continuous ultrasound prior to a maximal bout of eccentric exercise were investigated on the symptoms of delayed onset musclesoreness (DOMS) of the elbow flexors. In conclusion, increased muscle temperature failed to provide significant prophylactic effects on the symptoms of DOMS. |
| The effect of contrast water therapy on symptoms of DOMS | Vaile, GIll & Blazevich | 2007 | This study examined the effect of contrast water therapy (CWT) on the physiological and functional symptoms of delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) following DOMS-inducing leg press exercise. Therefore, CWT seems to be effective in reducing and improving the recovery of functional deficiencies that result from DOMS, as opposed to passive recovery. |
| Effect of hydrotherapy on the signs and symptoms of delayed onset muscle soreness | Vaile, Halson, Gill & Dawson | 2008??? | This study examined the effects of three hydrotherapy interventions on the physiological and functional symptoms of DOMS. While HWI was effective in the recovery of isometric force, it was an ineffective for recovery of all other markers compared to PAS. |
| Effect of cold water immersion on repeat cycling performance and thermoregulation in the heat | Vaile, Halson, Gill & Dawson | 2008?? | To assess the effect of cold water immersion (CWI) and active recovery (ACT) on thermoregulation and repeat cycling performance in the heat, ten well-trained male cyclists completed five trials, each separated by one week. All CWI protocols were effective in reducing thermal strain and were more effective in maintaining subsequent high intensity cycling performance in comparison to ACT. |
| Effect of hydrotherapy on recovery from fatigue | Vaile, Gill, Halson & Dawson | 2008?? | The present study investigated the effects of three hydrotherapy interventions on next day performance recovery following strenuous training. Overall, CWI and CWT appear to improve recovery from high intensity cycling when compared to HWI and PAS, with athletes better able to maintain performance across a five day period. |
| Body cooling between two bouts of ex in the heat enhances subsequent performance | Yeargin, Casa, McClung, Knight, Healey, Goss, Harvard & Hipp | 2006 | The purpose was to assess whether body cooling between 2 bouts of exercise in the heat enhances performance during the second exercise session. In conclusion, CWI enhances performance (6% improvement in race time) in the second bout of exercise, supporting its potential role as an ergogenic aid in athletic performance. |
| Post-exercise leg and forearm flexor muscle cooling in humans attenuates endurance and resistance training effects on muscle performance and on circulatory adaptation | Yamane, Teruya, Nakano, Ogai, Ohnishi & Kosaka | 2006 | The influence of regular post-exercise cold application to exercised muscles trained by ergometer cycling (leg muscles) or handgrip exercise using a weightloaded handgrip ergometer (forearm flexor muscles) was studied in human volunteers. It is concluded that training-induced molecular and humoral adjustments including muscle hyperthermia, are physiological, transient and essential for training effects (myofiber regeneration, muscle hypertrophy and improved blood supply). |
| Cooling different body surfaces during upper and lower body exercise | Young, Sawka, Epstein, Decristofano & Pandolf | 1987 | The effect of varying the body surface area being cooled by a liquid microclimate system was evaluated during exercise heat-stress conditions. These data indicate that cooling arms during upper body exercise provides no thermoregulatory advantage, although cooling the thigh surfaces during lower body exercise does provide an advantage. |
