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Exp Physiol2025October 30, 2025Journal Article

Heat thermotherapy to improve cardiovascular function and cardiometabolic health: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Ben S Price1,2, Samuel J E Lucas1,3, Ashley P Akerman4, Rachel E Gilworth1, Rebekah A I Lucas1
1School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK.
2Institute of Sport, Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester, UK.
3Centre for Human Brain Health, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK.
4Ultromics Ltd, Oxford, UK.
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Abstract

Heat thermotherapy (HT) is reported to promote cardiovascular (CV) and cardiometabolic health benefits. This systematic review and meta-analysis (CRD42020193669) empirically investigated the efficacy of HT in improving CV and cardiometabolic parameters by assessing responses to single versus multiple HT bouts. Databases (EMBASE, MEDLINE, and Web of Science) were searched up to January 2025 for HT…

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