Study finds deep cold no benefit for tired muscles

RESEARCHERS at the University of Limerick have found that placing injured athletes in deep cold is not an effective treatment in muscle recovery.

UL’s department of physical education and sport sciences published a paper yesterday which is the first to explore the effects of whole-body cryotherapy (WBC) on recovery from muscle soreness and on muscle function.

WBC has caused debate among elite athletes. It involves repeatedly exposing athletes to extreme cold with the aim of aiding muscle recovery.