%0 Journal Article
%@ 2227-9032
%A Alonso-Calvete, Alejandra
%A Lorenzo-Martínez, Miguel
%A Pérez-Ferreirós, Alexandra
%A Couso-Bruno, Antonio
%A Carracedo-Rodríguez, Eloy
%A Barcala Furelos, Martín
%A Barcala-Furelos, Roberto
%A Padrón-Cabo, Alexis
%D 2022
%F uneatlantico:654
%J Healthcare
%K drowning; lifesaving; recovery modalities; extra-hospital care
%N 4
%P 693
%T Why Percussive Massage Therapy Does Not Improve Recovery after a Water Rescue? A Preliminary Study with Lifeguards
%U http://repositorio.uneatlantico.es/id/eprint/654/
%V 10
%X 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.