CellWell record HH-44340
The Impact of Cold-Water Immersion on Post-Match Recovery in Trained Soccer Players: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Jort Veen; Cecilia Bergh; Yang Cao; Morten Bredsgaard Randers; Peter Krustrup; Peter Edholm
2026
In plain language
Across 10 studies of trained soccer players, cold-water immersion after matches improved muscle-strength and jump recovery and reduced creatine kinase and soreness, but did not affect sprint performance.
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