Alonso-Calvete, Alejandra and Lorenzo-Martínez, Miguel and Pérez-Ferreirós, Alexandra and Couso-Bruno, Antonio and Carracedo-Rodríguez, Eloy and Barcala Furelos, Martín and Barcala-Furelos, Roberto and Padrón-Cabo, Alexis UNSPECIFIED, UNSPECIFIED, UNSPECIFIED, UNSPECIFIED, UNSPECIFIED, martin.barcala@uneatlantico.es, UNSPECIFIED, UNSPECIFIED (2022) Why Percussive Massage Therapy Does Not Improve Recovery after a Water Rescue? A Preliminary Study with Lifeguards. Healthcare, 10 (4). p. 693. ISSN 2227-9032
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Abstract
The aim of this study was to analyze the effects of percussive massage therapy (PMT) on lifeguards’ recovery after a water rescue, in comparison with passive recovery. Methods: A quasi-experimental crossover design was conducted to compare passive recovery (PR) and a PMT protocol. A total of 14 volunteer lifeguards performed a simulated 100 m water rescue and perceived fatigue and blood lactate were measured as recovery variables after the rescue and after the 8-min recovery process. Results: There were no differences between PMT and PR in lactate clearance (p > 0.05), finding in both modalities a small but not significant decrease in blood lactate. In perceived fatigue, both methods decreased this variable significantly (p < 0.001), with no significant differences between them (p > 0.05). Conclusions: PMT does not enhance recovery after a water rescue, in comparison with staying passive. Despite PMT appearing to be adequate for recovery in other efforts, it is not recommended for lifeguards’ recovery after a water rescue.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | drowning; lifesaving; recovery modalities; extra-hospital care |
| Subjects: | Subjects > Physical Education and Sport |
| Divisions: | Europe University of Atlantic > Research > Scientific Production |
| Depositing User: | Sr Bibliotecario |
| Date Deposited: | 06 May 2022 13:07 |
| Last Modified: | 18 Jul 2023 08:51 |
| URI: | http://repositorio.funiber.org/id/eprint/654 |
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