It was also evident that there is a gradual performance increase for each measure of functional performance across time. These data suggest functional performance was affected immediately following and for up to 32 minutes after cold whirlpool treatment. There were no differences for plantar flexion, inversion, or eversion. Dorsiflexion was significantly decreased 7 and 12 minutes following treatment. Participants also demonstrated significant decreases in peak power and average power immediately after and for 32 minutes post-treatment. While both the T-test and 40-yard dash were affected for 7 and 22 minutes post- treatment, respectively. Vertical jump performance remained impaired for at least 32 minutes. Participants demonstrated significant decreases in counter movement vertical jump, T-test, and 40-yard dash performance immediately following treatment. Participants were treated with a 20 minute, 10 degree Celsius cold whirlpool following the pre-test of a given functional performance measure. Twenty-one college-aged subjects volunteered to participate in this study and were required to perform four measures of functional performance including: counter movement vertical jump, T-test, 36.58-meter dash (40-yard), and active range of motion of the ankle. A secondary aim was to determine if there is a gradual increase in functional performance across time.

The purpose was to determine if cold whirlpool treatment decreases functional performance equally regardless of gender.

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