TY  - JOUR
SN  - 2227-9032
UR  - http://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare10040693
VL  - 10
IS  - 4
Y1  - 2022/04//
N2  - 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.
JF  - Healthcare
KW  - drowning; lifesaving; recovery modalities; extra-hospital care
AV  - public
A1  - Alonso-Calvete, Alejandra
A1  - Lorenzo-Martínez, Miguel
A1  - Pérez-Ferreirós, Alexandra
A1  - Couso-Bruno, Antonio
A1  - Carracedo-Rodríguez, Eloy
A1  - Barcala Furelos, Martín
A1  - Barcala-Furelos, Roberto
A1  - Padrón-Cabo, Alexis
TI  - Why Percussive Massage Therapy Does Not Improve Recovery after a Water Rescue? A Preliminary Study with Lifeguards
ID  - uneatlantico654
ER  -