Journal of Undergraduate Research
Keywords
cold applications, ankle, vertical jump, hypalgesic effects, cryotherapy
College
Life Sciences
Department
Exercise Sciences
Abstract
Cold applications are commonly used prior to strenuous physical activities due to hypalgesic effects and benefits (1). In addition to hypalgesic uses, injured athletes are often treated with cold to control inflammation. Researchers have looked into the different facets of cryotherapy, particularly applications involving the ankle due to its extremely high injury rate. Cooling the foot, ankle and/or triceps surae will yield no negative affects with regards to functional agility immediately following the application (2). Actual performance(specifically vertical jump, which is widely used basketball, volleyball, soccer, and track) following cold applications has not yet been studied. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to investigate and conclude the extent to which cold applications to the ankle affect vertical jump.
Recommended Citation
Card, Kendall J. and Knight, Dr. Kenneth
(2014)
"The Effects That Cold Applications to The Ankle Have on Vertical Jump,"
Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2014:
Iss.
1, Article 754.
Available at:
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2014/iss1/754