The objective of this review is to update the state of knowledge on the whole body cryotherapy (WBC) in the context of the exercise and more particularly that of recovery. Since our previous literature review on this topic in Science et Sport in 2010, many issues have evolved. First, scientific knowledge has greatly increased both in number and in quality to double in just 5 years and now reach a number of references close to 250 (all scientific fields and combined research themes). The number of whole or partial body cryotherapy devices is increasing on French territory ( > 30) facilitating its access. Finally, a French Society of Whole Body Cryotherapy (SFCCE) was established in July 2014. The goal of this update is to provide a complementary review in order to use this therapy on the basis of scientific evidence, but also to set limits, issues and research perspectives on this therapy.
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