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Cold water immersion did not accelerate recovery after a futsal match

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Author(s):
Moreira, Alexandre [1] ; Costa, Eduardo Caldas [2] ; Coutts, Aaron James [3] ; Nakamura, Fabio Yuzo [4] ; da Silva, Danilo Augusto [5] ; Aoki, Marcelo Saldanha [6]
Total Authors: 6
Affiliation:
[1] Univ Sao Paulo, Sch Phys Educ & Sport, Dept Sport, Sao Paulo - Brazil
[2] Univ Fed Rio Grande do Norte, Dept Phys Educ, BR-59072970 Natal, RN - Brazil
[3] Univ Technol, UTS Hlth, Sport & Exercise Discipline Grp, Sydney, NSW - Australia
[4] Univ Estadual Londrina, Dept Phys Educ, Londrina - Brazil
[5] Sao Paulo Football Club, Sao Paulo - Brazil
[6] Univ Sao Paulo, Sch Arts Sci & Human, Sao Paulo - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 6
Document type: Journal article
Source: Revista Brasileira de Medicina do Esporte; v. 21, n. 1, p. 40-43, JAN-FEB 2015.
Web of Science Citations: 2
Abstract

INTRODUCTION: cold-water immersion (CWI) is a popular recovery strategy; however, there is limited evidence of the effectiveness of this method in sport settings.OBJECTIVE: to investigate the effect of CWI on muscle soreness and anaerobic performance after a Futsal match.METHODS: ten players performed two simulated matches followed by two randomized recovery conditions (CWI or passive rest - C), separated for seven days. During the recovery interventions, the players remained seated in a comfortable position (C) or were immersed in a pool with cold water (CWI condition; 15±1ºC) for 12 minutes. Muscle soreness assessment, counter movement jump (CMJ) test, repeated jump ability (RJA) test, and repeated sprint running test (rRST) were conducted prior to the match (Pre), immediately after the recovery intervention (P1) and 24h after the recovery intervention (P2).RESULTS: a significant increase in muscle soreness after the Futsal match was observed for both interventions (C and CWI) during all time points (P1 and P2, p<0.05); however, no significant difference was detected between CWI and C interventions (p>0.05). There was a significant decrease in anaerobic performance (CMJ, RJA and rRST) immediately after the CWI intervention when compared to C (P1, p<0.05). No significant difference in anaerobic performance was detected between the two conditions at P2 (CWI and C; p>0.05).CONCLUSION: the CWI did not improve recovery related to muscle soreness and anaerobic performance of Futsal players. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 08/10404-3 - Salivary immunoglobulin A and salivary cortisol responses to training and competition in athletes from team sports and combat sports
Grantee:Alexandre Moreira
Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants