Mental fatigue impairs technical performance and alters neuroendocrine and autonomic responses in elite young basketball players

Volume: 196, Pages: 112 - 118
Published: Nov 1, 2018
Abstract
This study investigated the effects of mental exertion on Small-Sided-Games (SSG) technical performance, salivary testosterone (T), cortisol (C), and alpha-amylase (sAA) responses in 32 basketball players (15.2 ± 1.2 years; 180 ± 11 cm; 72 ± 15 kg). Technical performance and heart rate (HR) were assessed on two occasions, preceded by a 30-min incongruent Stroop task (mentally exertion treatment) or a 30-min control treatment. Saliva samples were...
Paper Details
Title
Mental fatigue impairs technical performance and alters neuroendocrine and autonomic responses in elite young basketball players
Published Date
Nov 1, 2018
Volume
196
Pages
112 - 118
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