Compression Stockings Used During Two Soccer Matches Improve Perceived Muscle Soreness and High-Intensity Performance
-
Samuel Valencia Gimenes [1] ; Moacir Marocolo Júnior ; Larissa Neves Pavin [1] ; Leandro M.P. Spigolon ; Octávio Barbosa Neto ; Bruno Victor Corrêa da Silva ; Rob Duffield ; Gustavo R. da Mota
-
[1] Department of Sport Sciences, Institute of Health Sciences, Federal University of Triangulo Mineiro (UFTM), Uberaba, Brazil
-
- Localización: Journal of strength and conditioning research: the research journal of the NSCA, ISSN 1064-8011, Vol. 35, Nº. 7, 2021, págs. 2010-2017
- Idioma: inglés
- Texto completo no disponible (Saber más ...)
- Dialnet Métricas: 1 Cita
-
Resumen
Evidence on the use of compression stockings (CS) during soccer matches is limited. Thus, we evaluated the acute effects of CS on match-based physical performance indicators and perceptual responses during 2 consecutive soccer matches with 72-hour recovery. Twenty outfield players were randomly allocated to the CS group (20-30 mm Hg) or control group (non-CS) and performed 2 matches (5 players using CS or regular socks per team/match). Match loads {rating of perceived exertion x minutes; CS ~830 vs. control 843 (arbitrary units [AU])} and heart rate (HR) responses (both CS and control ~86% HRpeak) did not differ (p > 0.05) between CS and control groups. Although total distance covered did not differ (p > 0.05) between groups, CS increased distances (effect size [ES] = 0.9-1.32) in higher-speed zones (>19 km[middle dot]h-1 CS ~550 m vs. control ~373 m) alongside an increased number of accelerations (-50.0 to -3.0 m[middle dot]s-2) than control (CS: 33.7 +/- 11.2 vs. control: 23.8 +/- 7.9; p = 0.003; ES = 1.04). Perceived recovery did not differ (p > 0.05) between groups for either match but was worse in the second match for both groups. Perceived muscle soreness increased in control after match 2 (from 3.1 +/- 1.9 to 6.3 +/- 1.6 AU; p < 0.0010) but did not in CS (from 2.8 +/- 1.4 to 4.1 +/- 1.9 AU; p = 0.6275; ES = 1.24 CS vs. control after match). Accordingly, CS use during 2 soccer matches with 72-hour recovery reduces perceived muscle soreness in the second match and increases higher-speed match running performance.
