Effectiveness of Recovery Protocols Combination in Soccer Players

Evaluation of the Effectiveness of the Combination of Different Post-effort Recovery Methods on Quality and Recovery Time in Semi-professional Soccer Players

The main objective of this project is to compare the effectiveness of combining different recovery methods on perceptual and physical performance on soccer players.

A crossover study will be performed and players will be assigned to different recovery methods combinations after their participation in a football game. The investigators will take baseline measures before the game and post-competition measures 24 hours after the game (one hour before the recovery intervention). Moreover, another two measure moments will be used, 24 and 48 hours after the recovery intervention.

Inclusion Criteria:

• semi-professional soccer players
• 75 minutes game participation (minimum)
• 5 years of experience practicing soccer

Exclusion Criteria:

• goalkeepers
• injured players