Artículo Materias > Educación física y el deporte Universidad Europea del Atlántico > Investigación > Artículos y libros Abierto Inglés 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. metadata Alonso-Calvete, Alejandra; Lorenzo-Martínez, Miguel; Pérez-Ferreirós, Alexandra; Couso-Bruno, Antonio; Carracedo-Rodríguez, Eloy; Barcala Furelos, Martín; Barcala-Furelos, Roberto y Padrón-Cabo, Alexis mail SIN ESPECIFICAR, SIN ESPECIFICAR, SIN ESPECIFICAR, SIN ESPECIFICAR, SIN ESPECIFICAR, martin.barcala@uneatlantico.es, SIN ESPECIFICAR, SIN ESPECIFICAR (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