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Driller M, Leabeater A. Fundamentals or Icing on Top of the Cake? A Narrative Review of Recovery Strategies and Devices for Athletes. Sports (Basel) 2023; 11:213. [PMID: 37999430 PMCID: PMC10674277 DOI: 10.3390/sports11110213] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2023] [Revised: 10/25/2023] [Accepted: 10/31/2023] [Indexed: 11/25/2023] Open
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The sport and athletic performance industry has seen a plethora of new recovery devices and technologies over recent years, and it has become somewhat difficult for athletes, coaches, and practitioners to navigate the efficacy of such devices or whether they are even required at all. With the increase in recovery devices and tools, it has also become commonplace for athletes to overlook more traditional, well-established recovery strategies. In this narrative review, we discuss recovery strategies in relation to the hierarchy of scientific evidence, classifying them based on the strength of the evidence, ranging from meta-analyses through to case studies and reports. We report that foam rolling, compression garments, cryotherapy, photobiomodulation, hydrotherapy, and active recovery have a high level of positive evidence for improved recovery outcomes, while sauna, recovery boots/sleeves, occlusion cuffs, and massage guns currently have a lower level of evidence and mixed results for their efficacy. Finally, we provide guidance for practitioners when deciding on recovery strategies to use with athletes during different phases of the season.
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- Matthew Driller
- Sport, Performance, and Nutrition Research Group, School of Allied Health, Human Services and Sport, La Trobe University, Melbourne 3086, Australia;
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Silva G, Goethel M, Machado L, Sousa F, Costa MJ, Magalhães P, Silva C, Midão M, Leite A, Couto S, Silva R, Vilas-Boas JP, Fernandes RJ. Acute Recovery after a Fatigue Protocol Using a Recovery Sports Legging: An Experimental Study. SENSORS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 23:7634. [PMID: 37688089 PMCID: PMC10490679 DOI: 10.3390/s23177634] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2023] [Revised: 08/18/2023] [Accepted: 08/31/2023] [Indexed: 09/10/2023]
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Enhancing recovery is a fundamental component of high-performance sports training since it enables practitioners to potentiate physical performance and minimise the risk of injuries. Using a new sports legging embedded with an intelligent system for electrostimulation, localised heating and compression (completely embodied into the textile structures), we aimed to analyse acute recovery following a fatigue protocol. Surface electromyography- and torque-related variables were recorded on eight recreational athletes. A fatigue protocol conducted in an isokinetic dynamometer allowed us to examine isometric torque and consequent post-exercise acute recovery after using the sports legging. Regarding peak torque, no differences were found between post-fatigue and post-recovery assessments in any variable; however, pre-fatigue registered a 16% greater peak torque when compared with post-fatigue for localised heating and compression recovery methods. Our data are supported by recent meta-analyses indicating that individual recovery methods, such as localised heating, electrostimulation and compression, are not effective to recover from a fatiguing exercise. In fact, none of the recovery methods available through the sports legging tested was effective in acutely recovering the torque values produced isometrically.
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- Gonçalo Silva
- Porto Biomechanics Laboratory (LABIOMEP-UP), University of Porto, 4200-450 Porto, Portugal; (G.S.)
- Faculty of Sport (CIFI2D), University of Porto, 4099-002 Porto, Portugal
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- Porto Biomechanics Laboratory (LABIOMEP-UP), University of Porto, 4200-450 Porto, Portugal; (G.S.)
- Faculty of Sport (CIFI2D), University of Porto, 4099-002 Porto, Portugal
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- Porto Biomechanics Laboratory (LABIOMEP-UP), University of Porto, 4200-450 Porto, Portugal; (G.S.)
- Faculty of Sport (CIFI2D), University of Porto, 4099-002 Porto, Portugal
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- Porto Biomechanics Laboratory (LABIOMEP-UP), University of Porto, 4200-450 Porto, Portugal; (G.S.)
- Faculty of Sport (CIFI2D), University of Porto, 4099-002 Porto, Portugal
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- Porto Biomechanics Laboratory (LABIOMEP-UP), University of Porto, 4200-450 Porto, Portugal; (G.S.)
- Faculty of Sport (CIFI2D), University of Porto, 4099-002 Porto, Portugal
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- Tintex Textiles S.A., 4924-909 Viana do Castelo, Portugal; (P.M.); (C.S.)
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- Tintex Textiles S.A., 4924-909 Viana do Castelo, Portugal; (P.M.); (C.S.)
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- Centre of Nanotechnology and Smart Materials, 4760-034 Vila Nova de Famalicão, Portugal
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- Centre of Nanotechnology and Smart Materials, 4760-034 Vila Nova de Famalicão, Portugal
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- Porto Biomechanics Laboratory (LABIOMEP-UP), University of Porto, 4200-450 Porto, Portugal; (G.S.)
- Faculty of Sport (CIFI2D), University of Porto, 4099-002 Porto, Portugal
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- Porto Biomechanics Laboratory (LABIOMEP-UP), University of Porto, 4200-450 Porto, Portugal; (G.S.)
- Faculty of Sport (CIFI2D), University of Porto, 4099-002 Porto, Portugal
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Ping N, Yang J. EXERCISE FATIGUE INJURY UNDER SPORT RESISTANCE. REV BRAS MED ESPORTE 2022. [DOI: 10.1590/1517-8692202228062022_0088] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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ABSTRACT Introduction Athletes are prone to local muscle fatigue due to high-intensity training and to long-term accumulation of musculoskeletal injuries. Musculoskeletal complications represent a large proportion of occupational health problems and, for this reason, have received increased attention from the sports industry. In this sense, studies on muscle fatigue should be intensified. Objective Verify muscle fatigue and injury involving the strain characteristics of lower limb joints in the eccentric and centripetal contraction of the jump. Methods A total of 691 individuals aged 20 to 40 years were selected. Fatigue was caused by active muscle contraction. The characteristic curves of active muscle contraction in different isometric, isotonic, and isokinetic training were analyzed. The degree of fatigue caused by three different sports states was tested by experimentation. The corresponding active muscle contraction characteristics were also analyzed. The potential for homeostasis at different ages was compared. Results The delay in recovery to fatigue is directly proportional to the athlete’s age. The return to post-exercise relief proportion from fatigue gradually decreases. Conclusion The experimental results showed that active muscle contraction could reduce exercise fatigue to some extent. This beneficial biochemical property of active muscle contraction is not found in people with advanced age. The findings have a guiding potential for the relief of sports fatigue. Evidence Level II; Therapeutic Studies - Investigating the result.
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- Na Ping
- Shijiazhuang University, China
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- Shijiazhuang Preschool Teachers College, China
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Cullen MFL, Casazza GA, Davis BA. Passive Recovery Strategies after Exercise: A Narrative Literature Review of the Current Evidence. Curr Sports Med Rep 2021; 20:351-358. [PMID: 34234090 DOI: 10.1249/jsr.0000000000000859] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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ABSTRACT Passive recovery techniques are popular and offer a diverse spectrum of options for athletes and the clinicians providing care for them. These techniques are intended to minimize the negative effects of training or competition, thus enabling the athlete a quicker return to peak performance. Current evidence demonstrates improved athlete recovery with compression garments, cold water immersion, partial body cryotherapy, hyperbaric oxygen, and vibratory therapies. Other popular modalities, such as compression devices, whole body cryotherapy, percussive gun-assisted therapy, neuromuscular electrical stimulation, and pulsed electromagnetic therapy lack convincing evidence concerning athlete recovery. This article seeks to review the current literature and offer the reader an updated understanding of the mechanisms for each modality and the evidence regarding each modality's potential benefit in an athlete's recovery strategy.
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- Department of PhysicalMedicine and Rehabilitation, University of California Davis Health System, Sacramento, CA
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