Matt,
I too had heard of the hot/cold regime and used it myself
(endurance cyclist) with good results. However, this was in the context of
mild muscular injuries, not recovery protocols. Unfortunately I haven't seen
any research to back up this subjective measure. Also, I know of many
endurance cyclists who use the icebath but it seems a bit extreme for a
multi-sprint sport like netball. I have not seen any research suggesting
that a warm down will inhibit glycogen replenishment and would welcome any
references you have on that subject. I presume because you mention this that
you have a nutritional protocol for energy replenishment. Finally, I believe
that post-exercise stretching regimes are sorely neglected in many sports/by
many athletes and coaches.
Yours,
Ian
Ian Rogers M.MedSci.
232, Broomhall St,
SHEFFIELD S3 7SQ
UK
Tel. 0114 276 1018
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From: Matt McEwan <[log in to unmask]>
To: [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]>
Date: 21 March 1999 13:57
Subject: Hot/cold therapy for sports recovery
Dear list,
I have been appointed as Physio for State level U/19 Netball team, playing
national titles in 2/52 (2 games a day for 5 days). The assistant coach
asked my advice for formulating recovery protocol between games. he has
designed a protocol involving hot/cold showers and icebath immersion of
lower limbs immediately post game. i have not heard of this approach
before, my recovery knowledge extends to low intensity aerobic exercise
helping lactate clearance but possibly inhibiting glycogen re-synthesis.
Any comments re hot/cold approach, any other suggestions for optimal
recovery strategies
thanks
Matt McEwan
M App Sc (Sports Physio)
Sydney, Australia
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