Journal article
Effect of External Counterpulsation on Running Performance and Perceived Recovery
International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, Vol.15(7), pp.920-926
2020
PMID: 32106075
Abstract
Purpose: To determine the efficacy of 20 minutes of external counterpulsation (ECP) on subsequent 1.2-km shuttle run test (1.2SRT) performance and perceived recovery following fatiguing high-intensity exercise. Methods: After familiarization, 13 recreationally active males (21.4 [1.9] y) participated in 2 experimental trials in a randomized crossover design. At 8:00 AM, participants completed a 1.2SRT, followed by an individualized high-intensity exercise bout and 20 minutes of ECP or supine passive rest (control). At 2:00 PM a second 1.2SRT was completed. Completion time for 1.2SRT (measured in seconds), heart rate, and Borg rating of perceived exertion were compared across conditions. Total quality of recovery and 100-mm visual analogue scale of perceived benefit of recovery were assessed at multiple time points. Results: A significantly smaller decline in PM 1.2SRT completion time compared with AM (baseline) was found for ECP compared with control (P = .008; moderate, very likely beneficial effect size of −0.77 [−1.53 to 0.05]). Total quality of recovery was significantly higher for ECP than control (P < .001), and perceived benefit of recovery was higher following ECP (P < .001, very large, most likely beneficial effect size of 2.08 [1.22 to 2.81]). Conclusions: Twenty minutes of ECP was found to be an effective recovery modality for within-day, between-bouts exercise, positively influencing subsequent 1.2SRT performance and enhancing perceptual recovery. ECP may be applied as a viable alternative to optimize and accelerate the recovery process, particularly in the event of congested training or competition demands.
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- Title
- Effect of External Counterpulsation on Running Performance and Perceived Recovery
- Authors
- Suzanna Russell (Author) - University of QueenslandAngus G Evans (Author) - University of QueenslandDavid G Jenkins (Author) - University of QueenslandVincent G Kelly (Author) - Queensland University of Technology
- Publication details
- International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, Vol.15(7), pp.920-926
- Publisher
- Human Kinetics, Inc.
- DOI
- 10.1123/ijspp.2019-0605
- ISSN
- 1555-0273
- PMID
- 32106075
- Organisation Unit
- School of Health and Sport Sciences - Legacy; School of Health and Behavioural Sciences - Legacy; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99488705002621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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