The optimization of recovery to alleviate the effects of fatigue in athletes can provide valuable performance advantage. However, despite the growing body of literature regarding effects of different interventions in fatigue, there is still lack of clarity regarding the efficacy of interventions on running economy and, particularly, fatigue-induced biomechanical alterations. Therefore, the aim of this study was to compare the effects of massage and cold water immersion for enhancing recovery and alleviating fatigue after an exhausting training session. We hypothesized that both massage and cold water immersion would enhance biomechanical parameters compared with a control condition and hence would improve subsequent running economy.
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- CHANGE FROM BASELINE OXYGEN UPTAKE AT 48 HOURS AFTER THE TREATMENT
Timeframe: Participants will be assessed at baseline (24 hours after an exhaustive training session) and at 48 hours after the treatment.
- CHANGE FROM BASELINE STRIDE LENGTH AT 48 HOURS AFTER THE TREATMENT.
Timeframe: Participants will be assessed at baseline (24 hours after an exhaustive training session) and at 48 hours after the treatment.
- CHANGE FROM BASELINE STRIDE FREQUENCY AT 48 HOURS AFTER THE TREATMENT.
Timeframe: Time Frame: Participants will be assessed at baseline (24 hours after an exhaustive training session) and at 48 hours after the treatment.
- CHANGE FROM BASELINE STRIDE ANGLE AT 48 HOURS AFTER THE TREATMENT.
Timeframe: Time Frame: Participants will be assessed at baseline (24 hours after an exhaustive training session) and at 48 hours after the treatment.
- CHANGE FROM BASELINE GROUND CONTACT TIME AT 48 HOURS AFTER THE TREATMENT.
Timeframe: Time Frame: Participants will be assessed at baseline (24 hours after an exhaustive training session) and at 48 hours after the treatment.
- CHANGE FROM BASELINE SWING TIME AT 48 HOURS AFTER THE TREATMENT.
Timeframe: Participants will be assessed at baseline (24 hours after an exhaustive training session) and at 48 hours after the treatment.
- CHANGE FROM BASELINE CONTACT PHASE AT 48 HOURS AFTER THE TREATMENT.
Timeframe: Participants will be assessed at baseline (24 hours after an exhaustive training session) and at 48 hours after the treatment.
- CHANGE FROM BASELINE RATING OF PERCEIVED EXERTION AT 48 HOURS AFTER THE TREATMENT
Timeframe: Participants will be assessed at baseline (24 hours after an exhaustive training session) and at 48 hours after the treatment.