The Claim

In female soccer players, cold water immersion performed after a match is associated with a faster recovery of vertical jump performance at 24 hours post-exercise compared to thermoneutral water immersion, suggesting a potential enhancement in short-term functional recovery.

Source: Cold Water Immersion's Role in Enhancing Recovery Speed in Female Soccer Players After Matches: A Study of Physical Performance and Molecular Responses

What the research says

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Supports
38score
Challenges
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Correlation
1 study reviewed
In plain English

Taking a cold water bath after a soccer game might help female players bounce back faster the next day compared to a lukewarm bath, especially when it comes to jumping ability.

See the scientific wording

Cold water immersion following a match is associated with a more rapid recovery of vertical jump performance at 24 hours post-exercise in female soccer players compared to thermoneutral water immersion, indicating a potential improvement in short-term functional recovery.

What the research says

1 study
  1. Study: Cold Water Immersion's Role in Enhancing Recovery Speed in Female Soccer Players After Matches: A Study of Physical Performance and Molecular Responses

    The study found that female soccer players who used cold water after a game bounced back faster in their jumping ability after 24 hours compared to those in lukewarm water, which supports the idea that cold water helps them recover quicker.

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