Alonso-Calvete, AlejandraLorenzo-Martínez, MiguelPérez-Ferreirós, AlexandraCouso-Bruno, AntonioCarracedo-Rodríguez, EloyBarcala-Furelos, MartínBarcala-Furelos, RobertoPadrón Cabo, Alexis2022-06-292022-06-292022-04-07Alonso-Calvete, A.; Lorenzo-Martínez, M.; Pérez-Ferreirós, A.; Couso-Bruno, A.; Carracedo-Rodríguez, E.; Barcala-Furelos, M.; Barcala-Furelos, R.; Padrón-Cabo, A. Why Percussive Massage Therapy Does Not Improve Recovery after aWater Rescue? A Preliminary Study with Lifeguards. Healthcare 2022, 10, 693. https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare100406932227-9032http://hdl.handle.net/2183/31036[Abstract] The aim of this study was to analyze the effects of percussive massage therapy (PMT) on lifeguards’ recovery after a water rescue, in comparison with passive recovery. Methods: A quasi-experimental crossover design was conducted to compare passive recovery (PR) and a PMT protocol. A total of 14 volunteer lifeguards performed a simulated 100 m water rescue and perceived fatigue and blood lactate were measured as recovery variables after the rescue and after the 8-min recovery process. Results: There were no differences between PMT and PR in lactate clearance (p > 0.05), finding in both modalities a small but not significant decrease in blood lactate. In perceived fatigue, both methods decreased this variable significantly (p < 0.001), with no significant differences between them (p > 0.05). Conclusions: PMT does not enhance recovery after a water rescue, in comparison with staying passive. Despite PMT appearing to be adequate for recovery in other efforts, it is not recommended for lifeguards’ recovery after a water rescue.engAtribución 4.0 Internacionalhttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/AfogamentoSalvamentoModalidades de recuperaciónAtención extrahopitalariaAhogamientoDrowningLifesavingRecovery modalitiesExtra-hospital carejournal articleopen access10.3390/healthcare10040693