None listed
Conditions
Brief summary
Objective: The aim of the present investigation was to determine whether using cryostimulation (partial-body cryostimulation) impacts sleep quality in professional soccer players. Different exposure durations at -180°C were tested randomly after standardized training sessions in 9 professional soccer players (no cryostimulation, 180-s exposure, two 90-s exposures separated by a 5-min rest at room temperature, and 90-s exposure), and the effects on sleep quality using 3-dimensional accelerometers worn during sleep were assessed.
Interventions
each player experienced different exposure durations at -180°C in a partial-body chamber (Cryotechno®, Castelnau le Lez, France) in a random order (no cryostimulation, 180-s exposure, twice 90-s exposure separated by a 5-min rest at room temperature, and 90-s exposure). These exposures are separated by a Week. A partial-body chamber consists of an open tank in which the subject is exposed to cold, excluding the head and neck. The cold temperature is obtained by spraying nitrogen (expanded nitrog
each player experienced different exposure durations at -180°C in a partial-body chamber (Cryotechno®, Castelnau le Lez, France) in a random order (no cryostimulation, 180-s exposure, twice 90-s exposure separated by a 5-min rest at room temperature, and 90-s exposure). These exposures are separated by a Week. A partial-body chamber consists of an open tank in which the subject is exposed to cold, excluding the head and neck. The cold temperature is obtained by spraying nitrogen (expanded nitrogen) inside the tank. Such devices have already been described. In the cabin, the subjects wore bathing suits, a pair of gloves, socks, and slippers. The subjects were instructed to turn around continuously in the cabin during the exposure period. The cryostimulation sessions were undertaken under medical supervision. The exercise physiologist administrated the intervention and the mode of administration was one-on-one.
Sponsors
University of Poitiers, faculty of sport sciences
Study design
Allocation
Randomised controlled trial
Intervention model
Crossover
Primary purpose
Treatment
Masking
Open (masking not used)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Male
Age
20 Years to 30 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
Healthy ( has no chronic diseases and no diseases among those presented as a contraindication to cryotherapy) and physically active volunteers (practice more than three hours of physical activity per week). - Professional soccer players.
Exclusion criteria
Contraindications to cryotherapy: Hypertension, arterial disease Myocardial infarction less than 6 months stroke pulmonary embolism Respiratory condition (asthma, bronchopneumopathy) Circulatory insufficiency (Raynaud's syndrome) Angina pectoris Pace maker or subcutaneous device Deep vein thrombosis / phlebitis Nephritic colic, hepatic colic Hyperuricemia (gout attack) Cold allergy Cutaneous infection (acute bacterial or viral) Acute infection Recent intake of alcohol or drugs
Outcome results
None listed