Cryotherapy Research and Evidence

Complementary Therapies in MedicineDec 2020High journal impact

The impact of whole-body cryotherapy on lipid profile: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine2018High journal impact

Cryotherapy or gradual reloading exercises in acute presentations of rotator cuff tendinopathy: a randomised controlled trial.

Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews14/09/2023High journal impact

Cryotherapy following total knee replacement.

American Journal of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationMar 2021Medium journal impact

Effect of Pain Education, Cryotherapy, and Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation on the Pain, Functional Capacity, and Quality of Life in Patients With Nonspecific Chronic Low Back Pain: A Single-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial.

International Journal of Sports Physical TherapyApr 2020Medium journal impact

COMPARISON OF CRYOTHERAPY MODALITY APPLICATION OVER THE ANTERIOR THIGH ACROSS RUGBY UNION POSITIONS; A CROSSOVER RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL.

Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics2020Low journal impact

Cryotherapy With Mobilization Versus Cryotherapy With Mobilization Reinforced With Home Stretching Exercises in Treatment of Chronic Neck Pain: A Randomized Trial.

BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation25/10/2022Medium journal impact

Innate immunity changes in soccer players after whole-body cryotherapy.

American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation2019Medium journal impact

Cryotherapy Reduces Muscle Spasticity But Does Not Affect Proprioception in Ischemic Stroke: A Randomized Sham-Controlled Crossover Study.

Physical Therapy in SportMay 2021Medium journal impact

Effectiveness of cryotherapy on pain intensity, swelling, range of motion, function and recurrence in acute ankle sprain: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials.

The Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research2022Medium journal impact

Vitamins C and E Associated With Cryotherapy in the Recovery of the Inflammatory Response After Resistance Exercise: A Randomized Clinical Trial.

Journal of Sport RehabilitationSep 2019Medium journal impact

Kinesio® Tape Barrier Does Not Inhibit Intramuscular Cooling During Cryotherapy.

Journal of Bodywork and Movement TherapiesJul 2018Medium journal impact

The effects of cryotherapy versus cryostretching on clinical and functional outcomes in athletes with acute hamstring strain.

British Journal of Sports Medicine05/10/2025High journal impact

Effectiveness of cryotherapy on pain intensity, range of motion, swelling and function in the postoperative care of musculoskeletal disorders: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials.

Physical Therapy in SportMar 2021Medium journal impact

Heat and cold therapy reduce pain in patients with delayed onset muscle soreness: A systematic review and meta-analysis of 32 randomized controlled trials.

Frontiers in Rehabilitation Sciences15/04/2025Medium journal impact

Contraindications to Whole-Body Cryostimulation (WBC). A position paper from the WBC Working Group of the International Institute of Refrigeration and the multidisciplinary expert panel.

Physical Therapy in SportMar 2020Medium journal impact

Vibration increases multifidus cross-sectional area versus cryotherapy added to chronic non-insertional Achilles tendinopathy eccentric exercise.

International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy2025Medium journal impact

Clinical Evolution and Safety of a Cryotherapy - Based Spray for Mild to Moderate Joint and Muscle Pain: A Descriptive Observational Study.

International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy2022Medium journal impact

The Effects on Knee Swelling, Range of Motion and Pain using a Commercially Available Hot/Cold Contrast Device in a Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine Setting.

Physiotherapy JournalSep 2020Low journal impact

Letter to the Editor re 'Volume of water added to crushed ice affects the efficacy of cryotherapy: a randomised, single-blind, crossover trial'.

Journal of Clinical Medicine29/02/2024High journal impact

Effects of an Early Exercise Program with Cryotherapy on Range of Motion, Pain, Swelling, and Gait in Patients with Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews17/02/2016High journal impact

Rehabilitation following carpal tunnel release.

Complementary Therapies in MedicineMay 2020High journal impact

Thermo-therapy and cryotherapy to decrease the symptoms of restless leg syndrome during the pregnancy: A randomized clinical trial.

BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation26/06/2026Medium journal impact

Targeted cryostimulation of myofascial trigger points modulates exercise-induced physiological tremor in adolescent swimmers: a randomized counterbalanced crossover trial.

British Journal of Sports Medicine22/10/2024High journal impact

Cryotherapy for treating soft tissue injuries in sport medicine: a critical review.

Complementary Therapies in MedicineMar 2020High journal impact

Erratum to: "Effect of Cryotherapy on Arteriovenous Fistula Puncture-Related Pain in Hemodialysis Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis" [Complementary Therapies in Medicine 49C (2020) 102326].

Brazilian Journal of Physical Therapy12/03/2026Low journal impact

Does cryotherapy associated with physical exercise add benefits to pain, function and quality of life in knee osteoarthritis? A randomized controlled trial.

Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation2018Medium journal impact

Modification of therapeutic temperature range in cryotherapy could improve clinical efficacy in tension type headache.

Journal of Bodywork and Movement TherapiesApr 2020Medium journal impact

The effects of cryotherapy on athletes' muscle strength, flexibility, and neuromuscular control: A systematic review of the literature.

Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews30/10/2025High journal impact

Cryotherapy following total knee replacement.

BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders28/02/2024Medium journal impact

Randomized controlled trial of compressive cryotherapy versus standard cryotherapy after total knee arthroplasty: pain, swelling, range of motion and functional recovery.

NeuroRehabilitation2024Medium journal impact

Effect of cryotherapy in controlling spasticity of calf muscles in patients with multiple sclerosis.

Sports Medicine - Open01/07/2026High journal impact

Recovery Strategies in Elite-Level Male Rugby Union Players and Positional Considerations: A Scoping Review.

Clinical RehabilitationAug 2019Medium journal impact

The effects of cryotherapy on pain and function in individuals with knee osteoarthritis: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials.

Complementary Therapies in MedicineDec 2020High journal impact

Affective response to whole-body cryotherapy: Influence of sex, body mass index, age, time of day, and past experience.

Journal of Sport RehabilitationMay 2020Medium journal impact

The Effect of Cryotherapy Application to the Knee Joint on Dynamic Postural Stability.

BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders06/06/2026Medium journal impact

Cryotherapy combined with standard rehabilitation and early functional recovery after knee arthroplasty: a retrospective cohort study.

BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders02/07/2026Medium journal impact

Rehabilitation outcomes in patients with complex regional pain syndrome of the ankle-foot complex: a single-center observational study.

Physiotherapy Theory and Practice08/04/2026Medium journal impact

Immediate effects of conventional and burst tens combined with cryotherapy in chronic non-specific low back pain: a randomized controlled trial.

Children18/09/2024Medium journal impact

Progress in the Application of Bronchoscopic Cryotherapy in Pediatric Pulmonary Diseases.

Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in SportsMar 2026High journal impact

Regular Cold-Water Immersion Following HIIT Does Not Affect Intramuscular Adaptation Markers, Inflammatory Profile or Endurance Performance.

Journal of Bodywork and Movement TherapiesJul 2021Medium journal impact

Shall we use cryotherapy in the treatment in surgical procedures, in acute pain or injury, or in long term pain or dysfunction? - A systematic review.

BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders18/09/2024Medium journal impact

The effects of hydrotherapy and cryotherapy on recovery from acute post-exercise induced muscle damage-a network meta-analysis.

Physiotherapy JournalJun 2020Low journal impact

Volume of water added to crushed ice affects the efficacy of cryotherapy: a randomised, single-blind, crossover trial.

Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports2018High journal impact

Cryotherapy induces an increase in muscle stiffness.

Journal of Sport RehabilitationMay 2018Medium journal impact

Examination of Intramuscular and Skin Temperature Decreases Produced by the PowerPlay Intermittent Compression Cryotherapy.

NeuroRehabilitation2021Medium journal impact

Adaptive changes in muscle activity after cryotherapy treatment: Potential mechanism for improvement the functional state in patients with multiple sclerosis.

Topics in Stroke RehabilitationMay 2019Medium journal impact

Cryotherapy reduces muscle hypertonia, but does not affect lower limb strength or gait kinematics post-stroke: a randomized controlled crossover study.

Journal of Bodywork and Movement TherapiesDec 2025Medium journal impact

Effect of cold compression and ice therapy on muscle recovery after plyometric exercise: A randomized crossover trial.

Complementary Therapies in MedicineDec 2021High journal impact

A systematic review and meta-analysis of the effect of whole body cryotherapy on mental health problems.

Frontiers in Medicine17/06/2026Medium journal impact

Therapeutic outcomes of cryotherapy plus Graston Technique on pain and activities of daily living in individuals with knee pain.

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