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.

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

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

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DOI: 10.12680/balneo.2025.821

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