Basketball, Basketball Performance, Recovery, Recovery After Exercise
Conditions
Keywords
Recovery, Basketball, Exercise, Sports
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to compare the effects of intermittent pneumatic compression, local heat, and mechanical vibration applications on recovery following high-intensity anaerobic exercise in elite female basketball players. Recovery levels of the athletes will be evaluated through blood lactate concentration, countermovement jump performance, perceived recovery status, and perceived muscle soreness. The study will compare the effects of different recovery application sequences on post-exercise recovery indicators.
Detailed description
High-intensity anaerobic exercise, especially in sports such as basketball involving repetitive sprints, jumps, and high-intensity efforts, can cause temporary fatigue and performance decrements following exercise. Accelerating post-exercise recovery is crucial for enabling athletes to become physically prepared for subsequent training sessions or competitions. Various physical recovery modalities are utilized to support recovery in athletes. Intermittent pneumatic compression is a method aimed at supporting circulation by applying controlled pressure to the extremities, contributing to the clearance of metabolic load accumulated after exercise. Local heat and mechanical vibration application aims to facilitate the recovery process by generating thermal and mechanical stimulation in the targeted region. However, further research is required to compare the effects of these two distinct modalities on recovery indicators following high-intensity anaerobic exercise. This study aims to examine the responses of elite female basketball players to different recovery applications following high-intensity anaerobic exercise. Changes during the recovery process will be monitored using biochemical, performance-based, and subjective evaluation measures. Thus, the potential effects of different physical recovery methods during post-exercise recovery will be evaluated comparatively. The findings obtained from this study are expected to contribute to the evaluation of recovery strategies applicable to elite female basketball players following high-intensity exercise, as well as to practices supporting athlete health and performance.
Interventions
Intermittent pneumatic compression will be applied following high-intensity anaerobic exercise using the Jobst compression device. The application will be performed on the lower extremities at a pressure of 80 mmHg for a total duration of 15 minutes. The standard intermittent pneumatic compression program of the device will be utilized during the procedure.
DEVICELocal Heat and Mechanical Vibration (Venom 2 Leg)
Local heat and mechanical vibration will be applied to both lower extremities following high-intensity anaerobic exercise using the Venom device. The application will last for a total duration of 15 minutes. Local heat will be administered at a medium level, and mechanical vibration will be applied using Mode 1 of the device.
OTHERPassive Rest
Participants will rest in a supine position for 30 minutes.
Sponsors
Medipol University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE (Outcomes Assessor)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Age
18 Years to 35 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
Female athletes aged 18-30 years. Being an active, licensed elite or professional female basketball player. Having played basketball regularly for at least 3 years. Being in the early follicular phase (days 2-5) of the menstrual cycle on the day of evaluation. No history of severe lower extremity musculoskeletal injury or surgical operation in the last 6 months. No regular use of medications that may affect physical performance or cardiometabolic responses. Volunteering to participate in the study.
Exclusion criteria
History of cardiovascular, neurological, or metabolic disease. Having experienced a lower extremity injury or undergone any surgical operation in the last 6 months. Failure to comply with the pre-test restrictions (exercise, caffeine, alcohol, etc.) prior to the testing day. Use of anticoagulant (blood thinner) medications or pregnancy. Presence of acute infection or delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) on the test day. Occurrence of an injury during the study or emergence of any health problem that prevents continued participation.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Change in Post-Exercise Blood Lactate Concentration | At baseline, 3 minutes post-RAST, immediately post-first intervention, and at the end of the second intervention or passive recovery period. | Blood lactate measurement performed using a portable blood lactate analyzer from capillary blood samples obtained via fingertip puncture to evaluate the metabolic efficacy of recovery modalities following high-intensity anaerobic exercise (RAST). Measurement results are expressed in mmol/L. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Extremity Neuromuscular Performance (CMJ) | At baseline, 3 minutes post-RAST, immediately post-first intervention, and at the end of the second intervention or passive recovery period. | A vertical jump test conducted to evaluate lower extremity neuromuscular performance. Participants are asked to perform a maximum vertical jump with their hands on their hips. The average jump height of three trials is recorded in centimeters (cm). |
| Perceived Recovery Status (PRS) | At baseline, 3 minutes post-RAST, immediately post-first intervention, and at the end of the second intervention or passive recovery period. | A single-item 0-10 point scale evaluating the subjective recovery level of athletes (0 = Very poorly recovered / Extremely tired, 10 = Completely recovered / Very well rested). Higher scores indicate better recovery status. |
| Perceived Muscle Soreness (VAS) | At baseline, 3 minutes post-RAST, immediately post-first intervention, and at the end of the second intervention or passive recovery period. | A 10-cm visual analog scale evaluating the level of perceived lower extremity muscle soreness following exercise. 0 cm indicates 'no pain' and 10 cm indicates 'unbearable pain. |
Countries
Turkey (Türkiye)
Contacts
STUDY_DIRECTORGülay A Bayram, 1
Medipol University
Outcome results
None listed