Strategies to control delayed onset muscle soreness and fatigue in paracanoe athletes

• Main Authors: Fernanda Bortolo Pesenti (Author), Gelson Moreira Souza (Author), John Christopher Chen Hsiao (Author), Ana Luiza Lermen do Santos (Author), Joyce Gomes de Santana (Author), Christiane de Souza Guerino Macedo (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Colégio Brasileiro de Ciências do Esporte, 2021-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Summary

ABSTRACT Objectives To analyze the strategies to control delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) and fatigue used by Brazilian paracanoe para-athletes. Methodology: 34 para-athletes were interviewed during the Brazilian canoeing championship in 2017. The interview was divided into four parts: athlete's personal data, disability characteristics, sport practice, and relationship of performance with fatigue and DOMS. Results: 91% of the para-athletes reported DOMS and 88% fatigue. However, despite feeling DOMS and fatigue, 70% of the para-athletes did not undertake prevention or recovery interventions. Conclusion: Although Brazilian paracanoe para-athletes reported intense and frequent DOMS and fatigue, they do not use any strategy to control or reduce them.

Item Description

2179-3255
10.1590/rbce.43.e002321