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. 2013 Aug;44(8):1117-21.
doi: 10.1016/j.injury.2012.08.057. Epub 2012 Sep 21.

Bone remodelling biomarkers after whole body cryotherapy (WBC) in elite rugby players

Emanuela Galliera  1 , Giada Dogliotti, Gianluca Melegati, Massimiliano M Corsi Romanelli, Paolo Cabitza, Giuseppe Banfi
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Bone remodelling biomarkers after whole body cryotherapy (WBC) in elite rugby players

Emanuela Galliera et al. Injury. 2013 Aug.

Abstract

Whole body cryotherapy (WBC) consists of a brief exposure to extreme cold air (-110°C) in a controlled chamber and it is applied in sports medicine to improve recovery from musculoskeletal trauma. The aim of this study is to better define the beneficial effect of WCB on the musculoskeletal system of athletes, in particular on bone remodelling. Remodelling osteoimmunological biomarkers OPG, RANKL and RANK were measured after WBC treatment in 10 male rugby players randomly selected from the Italian National team. OPG levels were increased significantly, supporting the view that WBC induces an osteogenic effect. Further studies evaluating the effect of WBC on bone metabolism are desirable.

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