PURPOSE The authors investigated the efficacy of a single exposure to 14 min of cold-water immersion (COLD) and contrast water therapy (CWT) on posttraining recovery in Australian football (AF). METHOD Fourteen AF players participated in 3 wk of standardized training. After week 1 training, all players completed a passive recovery (PAS). During week 2, COLD or CWT was randomly assigned. Playe...

The aim of this systematic review was to examine the effect of Contrast Water Therapy (CWT) on recovery following exercise induced muscle damage. Controlled trials were identified from computerized literature searching and citation tracking performed up to February 2013. Eighteen trials met the inclusion criteria; all had a high risk of bias. Pooled data from 13 studies showed that CWT resulted...

In this paper we present a new methodology for computing a time-frequency map for non-stationary signals using the continuous wavelet transform (CWT). The conventional method of producing a time-frequency map using the Short Time Fourier Transform (STFT) limits the time-frequency resolution by a pre-defined window length. In contrast, the CWT method does not require pre-selecting a window lengt...

Frequency domain analyses in electromyographic (EMG) signals are frequently applied to assess muscle fatigue and similar variables. Moreover, Fourier-based approaches are typically used for investigating these procedures. Nonetheless, Fourier analysis assumes the signal as stationary which is unlikely during dynamic contractions. As an alternative method, wavelet-based treatments do not assume ...

Near-infrared (NIR) spectrometry will present a more promising tool for quantitative measurement if the robustness and predictive ability of the partial least square (PLS) model are improved. In order to achieve the purpose, we present a new algorithm for simultaneous wavelength selection and outlier detection; at the same time, the problems of background and noise in multivariate calibration a...

he continuous wavelet transform (CWT) displays the scale-dependent structure of a signal as it varies in time. This scale-dependent structure, in turn, is essentially the instantaneous frequency, so that the CWT provides a view of the frequency versus time behavior of the signal and therefore has great potential as a preliminary tool for investigating wideband, nonstationary, or other types of ...

This study aimed at evaluating the performance of the Studentized Continuous Wavelet Transform (t-CWT) as a method for the extraction and assessment of event-related brain potentials (ERP) in data from a single subject. Sensitivity, specificity, positive (PPV) and negative predictive values (NPV) of the t-CWT were assessed and compared to a variety of competing procedures using simulated EEG da...

AIM Although 1 week of continuous wearing time (CWT) is recommended for extended wear soft contact lenses (EWSCL), there have been few studies concerning the appropriateness of this or other CWTs. The current study was undertaken to examine the effect of various CWTs on the cornea by observing the corneal epithelium. METHODS Specular microscopy was used to evaluate corneal epithelial changes ...

PURPOSE The efficacy of a single exposure to 14 min of contrast water therapy (CWT) or cold-water immersion (COLD) on recovery postmatch in elite professional footballers was investigated. METHOD Twenty-four elite footballers participated in a match followed by 1 of 3 recovery interventions. Recovery was monitored for 48 h postmatch. Repeat-sprint ability (6 × 20-m), static and countermovemen...

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Osteoporosis is a common skeletal disorder with costly complications and a global health problem and one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Magnetic field therapy and physical activity have been proven as beneficial interventions for prevention and treatment of osteoporosis. The purpose of this study was to compare the response of bone mineral con...