Journal of athletic training
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Physiologic and Perceptual Responses to Cold-Shower Cooling After Exercise-Induced Hyperthermia.
Exercise conducted in hot, humid environments increases the risk for exertional heat stroke (EHS). The current recommended treatment of EHS is cold-water immersion; however, limitations may require the use of alternative resources such as a cold shower (CS) or dousing with a hose to cool EHS patients. ⋯ Although the CS facilitated cooling rates faster than no treatment, clinicians should continue to advocate for accepted cooling modalities and use CS only if no other validated means of cooling are available.