Associations Between Low Frequency Fatigue, Jump Height and Perceptual Measures of Muscle Soreness, Fatigue and Recovery

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF MAIA · Jun 7, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying how low-frequency fatigue in elite youth soccer players affects their performance, especially in terms of jump height and their feelings of muscle soreness and recovery after games. Low-frequency fatigue is a type of tiredness that can impact athletes' ability to perform at their best. The researchers want to see how daily monitoring of fatigue, jump performance, and athletes' personal experiences can help understand recovery after competitions.

To participate in this study, you need to be a male soccer player aged between 15 and 20 years who competes at a high level in the Portuguese soccer league. If you are an older adult or a player who doesn't compete at an elite level, you won’t be eligible. Participants can expect to be involved in assessments before and after games to track their fatigue and performance. Overall, this study aims to help improve how athletes manage their fatigue and recovery, ultimately enhancing their training and performance in soccer.

Gender

MALE

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Elite level youth soccer players, competing in the highest portuguese division
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Older adults
• • none elite soccer player
• • Play less than 70 minutes of match