Real-World Fatigue Testing in Professional Rugby Union: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

ConclusionsSubjective measures of muscle soreness can be used to assess fatigue after match play and training in rugby union players. Within-study and between-study variability for countermovement jump height, biochemical markers, and heart rate-derived measures means the utility (practical application) of these measures to assess fatigue in professional rugby union players after matches and training is unclear.Clinical Trial RegistrationPROSPERO ID: CRD42020216706.
Source: Sports Medicine - Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research