Post-competition recovery strategies in elite male soccer players. Effects on performance: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Albert Altarriba-BartésJavier PeñaJordi Vicens-BordasRaimon Milà-VillaroelJulio Calleja-GonzálezPublished in: PloS one (2020)
The use of recovery strategies offers significant positive effects only in jumping performance (CMJ), with no effects on the 20-m sprint or MVC. Also, the use of recovery strategies offers greater positive effects on muscle damage (physiological markers and wellness data), highlighting the importance of post-match recovery strategies in soccer.