Cryotherapy

Question 1

Acute changes of cryotherapy

Answer 1

• Reduction in body core temp
• Reduced blood flow to skin
• Reduced inflammation

Question 2

Chronic changes of cryotherapy

Answer 2

• Creatine phosphokinase (CPK) reduction
• Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH) reduction
• Perceived pain reduction

Question 3

What is the expected recovery time after implementing:

a) low
b) moderate
c) high
d) maximum training?

Answer 3

a) Low: minutes to hours
b) Moderate: 12 hours – 2days
c) High: 2 days*
d) Maximum: 2 – 4 days

Question 4

Give 3 examples of Cryotherapy.

Answer 4

Cryotherapy Chambers

Cold water immersion

Ice packs or Cooling garments

Question 5

what are the 6 recovery strategies used to enhance super compensation?

Answer 5

• Cryotherapy
• Massage – Foam rolling
• Contrast bathing
• Active recovery (e.g. low intensity aerobic
exercise or stretching)
• Nutritional supplementations
• Training status (e.g. training age – history)

Question 6

Cryotherapy helps to?

Answer 6

Reduce pain

Reduce the effects of fatigue

Reduce hormonal responses

Question 7

According to Pinho junior et al. (2014), the usage of
cryotherapy after a simulated jujitsu competition
reduces which of these markers of fatigue?

a) Creatine Phosphokinase (CPK)
b) Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH)
c) Perceived pain
d) a, b and c
e) None of the above

Answer 7

d) a, b and c