Etiology and Recovery of Neuromuscular Fatigue after Simulated Soccer Match Play

We profiled the etiology and recovery of neuromuscular fatigue after simulated soccer match play.Fifteen semiprofessional players completed a 90-min simulated soccer match. Before, immediately after, and at 24, 48, and 72 h, participants completed a battery of neuromuscular, physical, and perceptual tests. Perceived fatigue and muscle soreness were assessed via visual analog scales. Maximum voluntary contraction (MVC) and twitch responses to...