From the closing abstract passage
“Following the recent examples of the 2008 Olympics and the 2014 FIFA World Cup, sport governing bodies should consider allowing additional (or longer) recovery…”
A short excerpt, not the complete finding. Read the linked abstract for the comparison, measurements and context.
Publication details
- Record
- PubMed 26069301
- Publication types
- Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't · research-article · Consensus Statement
- Indexed subjects
- Dehydration · Heat Stress Disorders · Fluid Therapy · Exercise · Sports Medicine
- Source record checked
- 2026-10-16
Publication type and subject indexing describe the record; they are not a quality grade or proof of a benefit. An abstract does not replace a review of the full methods and results.
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