Cochrane Database Syst Rev September 2015 PMID 26383887

Whole-body cryotherapy (extreme cold air exposure) for preventing and treating muscle soreness after exercise in adults.

Joseph T Costello, Philip R A Baker, Geoffrey M Minett, Francois Bieuzen, Ian B Stewart, Chris Bleakley

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This collection of discussions reflects widespread skepticism, with comments like 'dudo mucho que...' and mentions of no evidence for cryotherapy, emphasizing doubts about its claimed benefits. The tone ranges from dismissive to mildly curious, but overall, the conversations do not seem to significantly influence perceptions or promote deep engagement with the research findings.

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Most discussions express skepticism about the effectiveness of whole-body cryotherapy, often doubting its benefits based on current evidence.

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Posts show a neutral level of interest, with some curiosity about the research but mostly skepticism or dismissiveness.

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Comments seem to be surface-level, with some referencing the study or media, but little in-depth analysis or sustained debate.

ImpactLow impact

The overall tone suggests limited impact, with many dismissing cryotherapy's claims and emphasizing a lack of convincing evidence.

Abstract in brief

The review investigates whether wholebody cryotherapy (exposure to extremely cold air for a few minutes) is effective and safe for preventing or treating muscle soreness after exercise in adults.
It involved searching multiple databases and sources for randomized or quasirandomized trials comparing cryotherapy to other treatments, including passive rest or active recovery, and analyzing outcomes like muscle soreness, recovery feelings, and any adverse effects.
The review aimed to determine if cryotherapy provides benefits over other interventions, considering different durations and dosages, and assessed the quality and consistency of the evidence to draw conclusions.]

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Carlos Velasco E.

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RT @Diego02746674: https://t.co/nkedSVLoej aquí una publicación de cochrane . Resultados similares a otros estudios preliminares . Dudo muc…

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https://t.co/nkedSVLoej aquí una publicación de cochrane . Resultados similares a otros estudios preliminares . Dudo mucho que Roger , Rafa y Novac lo hagan ja ja

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