Fatigue and Physical Recovery in Basketball Under Covid-19

Abstract

Introduction: A new research direction to strengthen basketball, improve physical function and enhance the immunity of athletes during the epidemic situation of COVID-19 is requested. Objective: Explore the specific methods of basketball fatigue and physical recovery under the outlook of COVID-19. Methods: 36 college volunteers without significant differences in height, weight, or age were randomly selected for the research. Divided into two groups, the intervention mode of the experimental group was vibration foam roller intervention, while the control group adopted the traditional walking and stretching method. The subjective assessment data of lactic acid change and exercise fatigue were collected and analyzed. Results: One hour after exercise, the rate, and decrease of lactic acid in the experimental group were statistically higher. Before the beginning of the experiment, the subjective assessment of fatigue in the control group was (16.031 ± 2.4438) points, and that in the experimental group was (16.139 ± 2.7043) points. After the end of the ninth week, the subjective assessment of fatigue in the control group was (14.646 ± 2.7453) points, while in the experimental group, it was (11.576 ± 3.2552). Conclusion: The vibrating foam roller massage method can recover athletes from muscle fatigue more efficiently while respecting the limitations imposed by the epidemic situation. Level of evidence II; Therapeutic studies - investigation of treatment outcomes.