Biomarkers of Muscle Damage and Physical Performance After Soccer Matches for Women’s Soccer Teams
A summary of the research:
The article "Biomarkers of Muscle Damage and Physical Performance After Soccer Matches for Women’s Soccer Teams" examines the impact of soccer matches on muscle damage and recovery among female athletes. By analyzing biomarkers like creatine kinase (CK), lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), and interleukin-6 (IL-6), the study aimed to understand the recovery time required after a match. The study involved 20 U-17 female soccer players, with data collected before, immediately after, 24 hours after, and 48 hours after matches. Results showed a peak in muscle damage and fatigue 24 hours post-match, reflected by increased levels of CK, LDH, and IL-6. However, these levels started to decrease at 48 hours, indicating that players require at least two days for partial recovery of muscle function and performance.
The findings suggest that intense soccer matches significantly impact muscle recovery, emphasizing the importance of a 48-hour recovery period for optimal performance. Coaches and sports staff can use this data to better structure training and recovery schedules, reducing the risk of injury and prolonged fatigue in players. The study also underscores the physiological demands of soccer on female athletes, especially at the youth level.
Key Takeaways:
24-hour peak in muscle damage: Biomarkers of muscle damage peaked at 24 hours after a match, indicating this as the most intense period of fatigue.
48-hour partial recovery: Muscle recovery begins at 48 hours post-match, suggesting this timeframe as critical for restoring performance.
Importance of recovery planning: Coaches should consider a minimum of two days for effective recovery to avoid long-term fatigue and injury in players.
Authors: Mahendra Wahyu Dewangga, Agus Widodo, Wijianto, Ekan Faozi, Muhammad Mukhlis Cahyadi, Hendi Saputra, Ifrah Yaumil Furqony, Zulfikar Yucha Putra, Ribka Vlorentyna Wilger, Tri Novaliano Rechtsi Medistianto, Anindita Antya Candrika, Ari Kurniawan, Dede Irawan, Andy Sirada, Annisa Nurul Hikmah, Adnan Faris Naufal1, Arif Pristianto, Farid Rahman, Umi Budi Rahayu
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