The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of suspended moxibustion upon
tender point on delayed onset muscle soreness. The study was a randomized double-blind …

Fast recovery is desirable in the performance of competitive sports. Foam rolling, a type of
self-massage, has been shown to lower perceived ratings of fatigue, but physiological …

Introduction: This study aimed to determine the effect of one session massage of the lower
limb on flexibility, power and agility performance tests. Materials and Methods: For this …

During the 2018 FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association) World Cup,
France's national football team—the eventual champions—played 7 soccer matches in 30 …

The use of massage guns has become increasingly popular in recent years. Although their
use is more and more common, both in a clinical and sports context, there is still little …

Purpose To examine the acute effects of pre-competition massage on acceleration and
sprint performance in collegiate track and field athletes. Methods Seventeen collegiate male …

Understanding the significance of efficient post-exercise recovery methods in alleviating
muscle damage and addressing delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) among athletes …

Purpose To assess the biologic basis of massage therapies, we developed an experimental
approach to mimic Swedish massage and evaluate this approach on recovery from eccentric …

Abstract Richman, ED, Tyo, BM, and Nicks, CR. Combined effects of self-myofascial release
and dynamic stretching on range of motion, jump, sprint, and agility performance. J Strength …

Background This study compared immediate versus delayed massage-like compressive
loading on skeletal muscle viscoelastic properties following eccentric exercise. Methods …