Analysis of neuromuscular performance after fatigue and cooling according to a history of sports practice

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.20435/multi.v25i61.2662

Keywords:

isometric contraction, muscle fatigue, cryotherapy, electromyography

Abstract

In general, different training practice times may be associated with altered neuromuscular response in athletes during periods of acute fatigue and in response to post-effort recovery methods. The present investigation was purposed to analyze the electromyographic performance of knee extensor muscles after fatigue and cold-water immersion in university athletes with different practice times. Participants (n=24) were divided into two groups according to practical experience: G1 (6.60±0.70 years) and G2 (11.57±0.44 years); electromyography procedures were performed during an isometric knee extensor exercise. There were no differences in the comparisons between groups (p>0.05). Considering the moment of analysis, root mean square (RMS) measurements of the vastus lateralis and vastus medialis muscle were higher at the post-cryotherapy moment, when compared to the initial and post-exhaustion moments (p<0.001). No changes were observed in relation to muscle strength. In conclusion, neuromuscular performance of knee extensor muscles was not affected by the history of sports practice in university athletes.

Author Biographies

Carlos Alberto Eloy Tavares, Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso do Sul (UFMS)

Doutor pelo Programa de Pós-Graduação em Saúde e Desenvolvimento na Região Centro-Oeste pela Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso do Sul (UFMS). Docente da Universidade Católica Dom Bosco (UCDB)

Jair José Gaspar Júnior, Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso do Sul (UFMS)

Mestre pelo Programa de Pós-Graduação em Saúde e Desenvolvimento na Região Centro-Oeste pela Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso do Sul (UFMS).

Ana Paula Anghinoni, Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso do Sul (UFMS)

 Fisioterapeuta do Programa de Residência Multiprofissional em Cuidados Continuados Integrados (CCI) – Hospital São Julião e Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso do Sul (UFMS).

Silvio Assis Oliveira Júnior, Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso do Sul (UFMS)

Professor associado I da Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso do Sul (UFMS).

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Published

2021-03-30

How to Cite

Eloy Tavares, C. A., Gaspar Júnior, J. J., Anghinoni, A. P., & Oliveira Júnior, S. A. (2021). Analysis of neuromuscular performance after fatigue and cooling according to a history of sports practice. Multitemas, 25(61), 99–116. https://doi.org/10.20435/multi.v25i61.2662