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The Effects of Massage Therapy on Sport and Exercise Performance: A Systematic Review.
Dakić M, Toskić L, Ilić V, Đurić S, Dopsaj M, Šimenko J. Dakić M, et al. Sports (Basel). 2023 May 29;11(6):110. doi: 10.3390/sports11060110. Sports (Basel). 2023. PMID: 37368560 Free PMC article. Review.
BACKGROUND: A massage is a tool that is frequently used in sports and exercise in general for recovery and increased performance. ...CONCLUSION: The direct usage of massages just for gaining results in sport and exercise performance seems …
BACKGROUND: A massage is a tool that is frequently used in sports and exercise in general for recovery and increased pe …
The mechanisms of massage and effects on performance, muscle recovery and injury prevention.
Weerapong P, Hume PA, Kolt GS. Weerapong P, et al. Sports Med. 2005;35(3):235-56. doi: 10.2165/00007256-200535030-00004. Sports Med. 2005. PMID: 15730338 Review.
Post-exercise massage has been shown to reduce the severity of muscle soreness but massage has no effects on muscle functional loss. Notwithstanding the belief that massage has benefits for athletes, the effects of different types of massage (e. …
Post-exercise massage has been shown to reduce the severity of muscle soreness but massage has no effects on muscle fun …
Delayed onset muscle soreness : treatment strategies and performance factors.
Cheung K, Hume P, Maxwell L. Cheung K, et al. Sports Med. 2003;33(2):145-64. doi: 10.2165/00007256-200333020-00005. Sports Med. 2003. PMID: 12617692 Review.
Athletes who must train on a daily basis should be encouraged to reduce the intensity and duration of exercise for 1-2 days following intense DOMS-inducing exercise. Alternatively, exercises targeting less affected body parts should be encouraged in order to …
Athletes who must train on a daily basis should be encouraged to reduce the intensity and duration of exercise for 1-2 days following …
A Review of Physiotherapy Techniques Used in the Treatment of Tennis Elbow.
Pathan AF, Sharath HV. Pathan AF, et al. Cureus. 2023 Oct 26;15(10):e47706. doi: 10.7759/cureus.47706. eCollection 2023 Oct. Cureus. 2023. PMID: 38021828 Free PMC article. Review.
This study primarily focuses on the numerous physiotherapy therapies for tennis elbow, which may include but are not limited to, and the section examines the use of manual treatments to treat pain and enhance joint function, including joint mobilizations, soft tissue massage …
This study primarily focuses on the numerous physiotherapy therapies for tennis elbow, which may include but are not limited to, and the sec …
The Effectiveness of Post-exercise Stretching in Short-Term and Delayed Recovery of Strength, Range of Motion and Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.
Afonso J, Clemente FM, Nakamura FY, Morouço P, Sarmento H, Inman RA, Ramirez-Campillo R. Afonso J, et al. Front Physiol. 2021 May 5;12:677581. doi: 10.3389/fphys.2021.677581. eCollection 2021. Front Physiol. 2021. PMID: 34025459 Free PMC article.
However, the question remains if post-exercise stretching is better for recovery than other post-exercise modalities. Objective: To provide a systematic review and meta-analysis of supervised randomized-controlled trials (RCTs) on the effects of post-exercise …
However, the question remains if post-exercise stretching is better for recovery than other post-exercise modalities. Objectiv …
Massage and Performance Recovery: A Meta-Analytical Review.
Poppendieck W, Wegmann M, Ferrauti A, Kellmann M, Pfeiffer M, Meyer T. Poppendieck W, et al. Sports Med. 2016 Feb;46(2):183-204. doi: 10.1007/s40279-015-0420-x. Sports Med. 2016. PMID: 26744335
BACKGROUND: Post-exercise massage is one of the most frequently applied interventions to enhance recovery of athletes. ...The effects were larger for short-term recovery of up to 10 min (+7.9%, g = 0.45) than for recovery periods of more than 20 min (+2.4%, g = 0.08 …
BACKGROUND: Post-exercise massage is one of the most frequently applied interventions to enhance recovery of athletes. ...The …
An Evidence-Based Approach for Choosing Post-exercise Recovery Techniques to Reduce Markers of Muscle Damage, Soreness, Fatigue, and Inflammation: A Systematic Review With Meta-Analysis.
Dupuy O, Douzi W, Theurot D, Bosquet L, Dugué B. Dupuy O, et al. Front Physiol. 2018 Apr 26;9:403. doi: 10.3389/fphys.2018.00403. eCollection 2018. Front Physiol. 2018. PMID: 29755363 Free PMC article.

Overall, 99 studies were included. Results: Active recovery, massage, compression garments, immersion, contrast water therapy, and cryotherapy induced a small to large decrease (-2.26 < g < -0.40) in the magnitude of DOMS, while there was no change for the oth

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Overall, 99 studies were included. Results: Active recovery, massage, compression garments, immersion, contrast water therapy, …
Effectiveness of sports massage for recovery of skeletal muscle from strenuous exercise.
Best TM, Hunter R, Wilcox A, Haq F. Best TM, et al. Clin J Sport Med. 2008 Sep;18(5):446-60. doi: 10.1097/JSM.0b013e31818837a1. Clin J Sport Med. 2008. PMID: 18806553 Review.
OBJECTIVE: Sport massage, a manual therapy for muscle and soft tissue pain and weakness, is a popular and widely used modality for recovery after intense exercise. Our objective is to determine the effectiveness of sport massage for impro …
OBJECTIVE: Sport massage, a manual therapy for muscle and soft tissue pain and weakness, is a popular and widely used m …
Treating low back pain in athletes: a systematic review with meta-analysis.
Thornton JS, Caneiro JP, Hartvigsen J, Ardern CL, Vinther A, Wilkie K, Trease L, Ackerman KE, Dane K, McDonnell SJ, Mockler D, Gissane C, Wilson F. Thornton JS, et al. Br J Sports Med. 2021 Jun;55(12):656-662. doi: 10.1136/bjsports-2020-102723. Epub 2020 Dec 21. Br J Sports Med. 2021. PMID: 33355180
Exercise was the most frequently investigated treatment; no RTS data were reported for any exercise intervention. ...No conclusions regarding the value of manual therapy (massage, spinal manipulation) or biomechanical modifications alone could be drawn …
Exercise was the most frequently investigated treatment; no RTS data were reported for any exercise intervention. ...No conclu …
Sports massage after eccentric exercise.
Jönhagen S, Ackermann P, Eriksson T, Saartok T, Renström PA. Jönhagen S, et al. Am J Sports Med. 2004 Sep;32(6):1499-503. doi: 10.1177/0363546503262196. Epub 2004 Jul 20. Am J Sports Med. 2004. PMID: 15310577 Clinical Trial.
HYPOTHESIS: Sports massage can improve the recovery after eccentric exercise. STUDY DESIGN: Prospective randomized clinical trial. ...CONCLUSION: Sports massage could not improve the recovery after eccentric exercise....
HYPOTHESIS: Sports massage can improve the recovery after eccentric exercise. STUDY DESIGN: Prospective randomized clin …
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