• What is the current application of hot water immersion pre, during, and after an exercise bout?

2026 Preprint Open access

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Authors: Erfan Berjisian, Chris R Abbiss, Llion Arwyn Roberts, Kristina L. Kendall
DOI: 10.17605/osf.io/nyjc2
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Abstract

Hot water immersion is often used by athletes and practitioners for various purposes, such as heat acclimation and accelerated recovery. Across the literature, no review comprehensively appraises the application of hot water immersion in sport and exercise. This scoping review aimed to provide a comprehensive overview of the application of HWI in sport, identify gaps, summarize and appraise current research, and inform the needs of future studies.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Thermoregulation and physiological responses Sports Performance and Training Exercise and Physiological Responses

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Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN
Document type
Preprint