January 2018 PMID 29127510

Recovery following a marathon: a comparison of cold water immersion, whole body cryotherapy and a placebo control.

Laura J Wilson, Emma Cockburn, Katherine Paice, Scott Sinclair, Tanwir Faki, Frank A Hills, Marcela B Gondek, Alyssa Wood, Lygeri Dimitriou

Mentions

24
Peak: 8 in Mar 2019
across 5 sources since Feb 2019

Extended reach

187,803
potential audience

Total likes

33

Video views

210

Mentions per month

Feb 2019 – Dec 2024

Where it's discussed

  • X / Twitter15 posts
  • Instagram4 posts
  • YouTube2 videos
  • News2 articles
  • Reddit1 posts

AI synopsis

What people are saying

The discussions critically analyze the article, citing phrases like 'much hype around cryotherapy' and 'evidence lacking,' which reflect skepticism and highlight the placebo effects claimed in the study. The tone varies from dismissive to inquisitive, emphasizing the importance of scientific evidence over popular endorsements, thereby reinforcing the study's potential to influence how recovery techniques are perceived and utilized.

AgreementStrong agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the study's finding that cryotherapy offers no significant physiological benefit beyond placebo, with tweets emphasizing the lack of evidence supporting widespread use.

InterestModerate interest

Interest is moderate, as some discussants are skeptical of the hype surrounding cryotherapy but recognize the relevance in athletic recovery contexts.

EngagementHigh engagement

Engagement is high, with posts referencing specific findings, criticizing the placebo effect, and highlighting implications for athletes and the general public.

ImpactHigh impact

The discussions are impactful, challenging common beliefs, and potentially influencing attitudes and practices related to recovery methods like cryotherapy.

Abstract in brief

  • This study compared cold water immersion (CWI), whole body cryotherapy (WBC), and a placebo to see how they help muscle recovery after a marathon, focusing on muscle soreness, function, and inflammation.
  • Results showed that WBC actually worsened muscle function and soreness perceptions compared to CWI, and most blood markers of inflammation and muscle damage were not improved by either cryotherapy method over the placebo.
  • Overall, cryotherapy, especially WBC, does not appear more effective than a placebo, suggesting that the perceived benefits of cryotherapy might mainly come from psychological factors rather than actual physiological recovery.]

Top posts

Most liked on X and Bluesky
Timothy Caulfield
@CaulfieldTim · X

Much hype around #cryotherapy! So many prof athletes endorse. But evidence lacking and can be harmful. Ignore the #CryoHype! https://t.co/6rs7N2iEap: "...evidence to suggest that treatment belief and the placebo effect may be largely responsible for the beneficial effects..." https://t.co/o36qi14NLF

Mar 31, 2019 · 16 likes · 9 shares · 88,402 followers View post →
Arturo Goicoechea
@argoicoechea · X

Recovery following a marathon: a comparison of cold water immersion, whole body cryotherapy and a placebo control https://t.co/FBZKznasar

Jul 17, 2020 · 5 likes · 1 share · 10,929 followers View post →
Derek Griffin
@DerekGriffin86 · X

@karenlitzyNYC @SportfisioSwiss And appears to be no better than placebo for marathon runners! https://t.co/hqj6dGIPAP

Feb 9, 2019 · 3 likes · 3 shares · 38,469 followers View post →
Kim Campbell
@AKimCampbell · X

RT @CaulfieldTim: Much hype around #cryotherapy! So many prof athletes endorse. But evidence lacking and can be harmful. Ignore the #CryoHy…

Mar 31, 2019 · 9 shares · 36,754 followers View post →
David *Move to Bluesky!* Bloomberg
@DavidBloomberg · X

RT @CaulfieldTim: Much hype around #cryotherapy! So many prof athletes endorse. But evidence lacking and can be harmful. Ignore the #CryoHy…

Mar 31, 2019 · 9 shares · 5,634 followers View post →
Catherine de Jong
@Cath77777 · X

RT @CaulfieldTim: Much hype around #cryotherapy! So many prof athletes endorse. But evidence lacking and can be harmful. Ignore the #CryoHy…

Mar 31, 2019 · 9 shares · 2,773 followers View post →

All mentions

Isaac asenpi
@IAsenpi · X

https://t.co/sgg0TMA874 En este estudio se evalúan los efectos de crioterapia de cuerpo entero y la inmersión en agua fría sobre los marcadores de recuperación después de una maratón. Se evaluaron 31 corredores entrenados y se dispusieron en tres grupos.

Dec 1, 2020 · 3 followers View post →
Apa
@AlpalBe · X

RT @argoicoechea: Recovery following a marathon: a comparison of cold water immersion, whole body cryotherapy and a placebo control https:/…

Jul 17, 2020 · 1 share · 853 followers View post →
Arturo Goicoechea
@argoicoechea · X

Recovery following a marathon: a comparison of cold water immersion, whole body cryotherapy and a placebo control https://t.co/FBZKznasar

Jul 17, 2020 · 5 likes · 1 share · 10,929 followers View post →
Lisa Dooley
@foodnuggets · X

RT @CaulfieldTim: Much hype around #cryotherapy! So many prof athletes endorse. But evidence lacking and can be harmful. Ignore the #CryoHy…

Apr 1, 2019 · 9 shares · 916 followers View post →
Cathy Farrow
@CathyFarrow1 · X

RT @CaulfieldTim: Much hype around #cryotherapy! So many prof athletes endorse. But evidence lacking and can be harmful. Ignore the #CryoHy…

Mar 31, 2019 · 9 shares · 656 followers View post →
David *Move to Bluesky!* Bloomberg
@DavidBloomberg · X

RT @CaulfieldTim: Much hype around #cryotherapy! So many prof athletes endorse. But evidence lacking and can be harmful. Ignore the #CryoHy…

Mar 31, 2019 · 9 shares · 5,634 followers View post →
John Muir @johnmuir@aus.social
@johnamuir · X

RT @CaulfieldTim: Much hype around #cryotherapy! So many prof athletes endorse. But evidence lacking and can be harmful. Ignore the #CryoHy…

Mar 31, 2019 · 9 shares · 1,159 followers View post →
Kim Campbell
@AKimCampbell · X

RT @CaulfieldTim: Much hype around #cryotherapy! So many prof athletes endorse. But evidence lacking and can be harmful. Ignore the #CryoHy…

Mar 31, 2019 · 9 shares · 36,754 followers View post →
Dr. Nadir Qazi
@drnadirqazi · X

RT @CaulfieldTim: Much hype around #cryotherapy! So many prof athletes endorse. But evidence lacking and can be harmful. Ignore the #CryoHy…

Mar 31, 2019 · 9 shares · 74 followers View post →
Catherine de Jong
@Cath77777 · X

RT @CaulfieldTim: Much hype around #cryotherapy! So many prof athletes endorse. But evidence lacking and can be harmful. Ignore the #CryoHy…

Mar 31, 2019 · 9 shares · 2,773 followers View post →
Robert Boston III
@robertbostonIII · X

RT @CaulfieldTim: Much hype around #cryotherapy! So many prof athletes endorse. But evidence lacking and can be harmful. Ignore the #CryoHy…

Mar 31, 2019 · 9 shares · 203 followers View post →
Timothy Caulfield
@CaulfieldTim · X

Much hype around #cryotherapy! So many prof athletes endorse. But evidence lacking and can be harmful. Ignore the #CryoHype! https://t.co/6rs7N2iEap: "...evidence to suggest that treatment belief and the placebo effect may be largely responsible for the beneficial effects..." https://t.co/o36qi14NLF

Mar 31, 2019 · 16 likes · 9 shares · 88,402 followers View post →
Samuel Briggs-Price
@SBP_Physio · X

RT @DerekGriffin86: @karenlitzyNYC @SportfisioSwiss And appears to be no better than placebo for marathon runners! https://t.co/hqj6dGIPAP

Feb 10, 2019 · 3 shares · 263 followers View post →
Hiroki Saito
@hiroki_pt · X

RT @DerekGriffin86: @karenlitzyNYC @SportfisioSwiss And appears to be no better than placebo for marathon runners! https://t.co/hqj6dGIPAP

Feb 9, 2019 · 3 shares · 251 followers View post →
Derek Griffin
@DerekGriffin86 · X

@karenlitzyNYC @SportfisioSwiss And appears to be no better than placebo for marathon runners! https://t.co/hqj6dGIPAP

Feb 9, 2019 · 3 likes · 3 shares · 38,469 followers View post →
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