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Marathon volleyball: changes after 61 hours play.

P M Lund

    British Journal of Sports Medicine
    |December 1, 1985
    PubMed
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    This study examined symptoms in athletes after a 61-hour volleyball game. Moderate activity may effectively treat over-strain injuries, reducing the need for complete rest.

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    Area of Science:

    • Sports Medicine
    • Exercise Physiology
    • Rehabilitation

    Background:

    • Understanding athlete recovery is crucial for performance and injury prevention.
    • Long-duration physical activity can lead to both psychological and somatic symptoms.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe the psychological and somatic symptoms experienced by athletes after prolonged strenuous physical activity.
    • To investigate the efficacy of moderate activity versus complete cessation for treating over-strain injuries.

    Main Methods:

    • Interview and examination of 12 healthy, well-trained male athletes participating in a 61-hour marathon volleyball game.
    • Assessment of symptoms at 1 day, 1 week, and 5 weeks post-event.

    Main Results:

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    • Psychological symptoms emerged during and immediately after the game, resolving by day two.
    • Somatic symptoms, primarily over-strain injuries to the locomotor system, were prevalent, with 29 injuries at day 1, decreasing to 9 by week 5.
    • Injury incidence diminished despite continued physical activity.

    Conclusions:

    • Over-strain injuries in athletes may be effectively managed with moderate physical activity.
    • Complete cessation from sports may not be necessary for treating certain over-strain injuries, suggesting a paradigm shift in rehabilitation strategies.