Injury Prevention and Active Recovery
Chapter 8
Key-Questions that are answered in this chapter:
- Can HRV help detect excessive training load or inadequate recovery?
- How can HRV support injury rehabilitation and return-to-sport decisions?
- Which recovery strategies can promote autonomic recovery?
Key-Takeaways from this chapter:
- HRV monitoring may reveal early signs of insufficient recovery and support timely training adjustments.
- During rehabilitation, HRV can track the return of autonomic function toward an individual's baseline.
- Resting and task-based HRV, combined with strategies such as slow-paced breathing, can support recovery and return-to-sport decisions.
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HRV can be used to support injury prevention, rehabilitation, and recovery in athletes.
Injury prevention
Training decisions
Injury rehabilitation
Recovery strategies
Post-exercise recovery