Effects of air-pulsed cryotherapy on neuromuscular recovery subsequent to exercise-induced muscle damage

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24 men were included in this trial to examine the effect of cyrotherapy on neuromuscular recovery following exercise induced muscle damage. Subjects were randomized to either receive air-pulsed cryotherapy following exercise induced muscle damage (EMID) or passive recovery following EMID (control). The results demonstrated that there was no difference between groups (Control vs. Cryo) in terms of creatine kinase activity, interleukin-6, electromyographic activity, relaxation time, maximal voluntary contraction, or soreness. A significant time-group interaction was found regarding CRP levels in the Control group when compared to pre- exercise induced muscle damage values.