Effects of Ice Pack Application according to Postural Method on Skin Temperature, Blood Pressure, and Proprioception of Knee Joint in Youth Elite Soccer Players

Key Points

• This research aims to evaluate the changes in skin temperature, blood pressure, and proprioception of the knee joint in youth elite soccer players through ice pack application.
• 25 male youth soccer players were selected based on a cold sensitivity test from a local club.
• Ice packs were applied to the dominant knee for 15 minutes in four positions: supine, sitting, standing, and locomotion, controlling for exercise effects.
• Skin temperature, blood pressure, and proprioception were measured pre- and post-application to compare effects based on posture and application time.
• Skin temperature significantly differed across postural methods at baseline, 5 minutes, and 10 minutes (p<0.05).
• Systolic blood pressure showed significant differences in sitting and standing positions across application times (p<0.05).
• Proprioception also demonstrated significant changes in the standing position across application times (p<0.05).