Effects of Cold-Water Immersion on Recovery in Amateur Runners (CWI-REC)

Basic Info

Department(s)

Physiotherapy

Applicant Role

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Primary Banner

LUNEX

Project Types

Research

Legal Signature Required

No

Line Manager Approval Required

Yes

Supervisor Approval Required

No

Classification

Funding Type

Internal

Strategic Alignments

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Research Pillars

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Expected Contributions

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Summary

Abstract: A small pilot study measuring the effect of cold-water immersion protocols on perceived recovery and next-day performance in amateur distance runners.

Objectives: Measure the effect of cold-water immersion on perceived recovery

Methodology: Randomized crossover pilot with a small cohort of amateur runners over a six-week training block.

Expected Outputs: Publications

Keywords: recovery; cold-water immersion; amateur runners

Impact, Risk & Ethics

Scientific impact: Provides preliminary pilot data on recovery interventions in amateur (non-elite) populations.

Societal impact: Informs recovery guidance for recreational athletes.

Ethics approval required: No

Budget

Dedicated Budget

No

Total Budget

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Requested Funding

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Own Contribution

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Funding Body / Sponsor

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Feasibility

PI statement: Small-scale pilot, feasible within existing lab capacity.

Estimated PI Effort

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Compliance & Governance

Data Management Plan Required

No

GDPR Considerations

No

Open Science Plan S Compliance

No

IP Considerations

No