Massage induces an immediate, albeit short‐term, reduction in muscle stiffness
M Eriksson Crommert, L Lacourpaille… - … journal of medicine …, 2015 - Wiley Online Library
Using ultrasound shear wave elastography, the aims of this study were:(a) to evaluate the
effect of massage on stiffness of the medial gastrocnemius (MG) muscle and (b) to determine …
effect of massage on stiffness of the medial gastrocnemius (MG) muscle and (b) to determine …
[HTML][HTML] Effect of post-exercise massage on passive muscle stiffness measured using myotonometry–a double-blind study
PW Kong, YH Chua, M Kawabata… - Journal of sports …, 2018 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
It is commonly believed that massage can reduce muscle stiffness and is desirable for
recovery from exercise. However, the effect massage on muscle stiffness following eccentric …
recovery from exercise. However, the effect massage on muscle stiffness following eccentric …
[HTML][HTML] Deep soft-tissue massage applied to healthy calf muscle has no effect on passive mechanical properties: a randomized, single-blind, cross-over study
Background Massage is often applied with the intention of improving flexibility or reducing
stiffness in musculotendinous tissue. There is, however, a lack of supporting evidence that …
stiffness in musculotendinous tissue. There is, however, a lack of supporting evidence that …
The effects of massage on delayed onset muscle soreness
JE Hilbert, GA Sforzo, T Swensen - British journal of sports medicine, 2003 - bjsm.bmj.com
Objectives: The purpose of this study was to investigate the physiological and psychological
effects of massage on delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS). Methods: Eighteen …
effects of massage on delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS). Methods: Eighteen …
Manual massage and recovery of muscle function following exercise: a literature review
PM Tiidus - Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, 1997 - jospt.org
There is currently little scientific evidence that manual massage has any significant impact
on the short-or long-term recovery of muscle function following exercise or on the …
on the short-or long-term recovery of muscle function following exercise or on the …
The mechanisms of massage and effects on performance, muscle recovery and injury prevention
Many coaches, athletes and sports medicine personnel hold the belief, based on
observations and experiences, that massage can provide several benefits to the body such …
observations and experiences, that massage can provide several benefits to the body such …
Massage as a mechanotherapy for skeletal muscle
DW Van Pelt, MM Lawrence, BF Miller… - Exercise and sport …, 2021 - journals.lww.com
Massage is anecdotally associated with many health benefits, but physiological and
clinically relevant mechanisms recently have begun to be investigated in a controlled …
clinically relevant mechanisms recently have begun to be investigated in a controlled …
[HTML][HTML] Specific and cross over effects of massage for muscle soreness: randomized controlled trial
K Jay, E Sundstrup, SD Søndergaard… - … journal of sports …, 2014 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Methods: 22 healthy untrained men (Mean age 34+/− 7 years; mean height 181.7+/− 6.9 cm;
mean weight 80.6+/− 6.4 kg; BMI: 24.5+/− 1.3) with no prior history of knee, low back or neck …
mean weight 80.6+/− 6.4 kg; BMI: 24.5+/− 1.3) with no prior history of knee, low back or neck …
[HTML][HTML] Effects of sport massage on limb girth and discomfort associated with eccentric exercise
Context: Sport massage is often used to help prepare for exercise, expedite recovery from
muscle soreness, and enhance athletic performance. However, the effect of sport massage …
muscle soreness, and enhance athletic performance. However, the effect of sport massage …
Acute effects of massage or active exercise in relieving muscle soreness: randomized controlled trial
LL Andersen, K Jay, CH Andersen… - The Journal of …, 2013 - journals.lww.com
Abstract Andersen, LL, Jay, K, Andersen, CH, Jakobsen, MD, Sundstrup, E, Topp, R, and
Behm, DG. Acute effects of massage or active exercise in relieving muscle soreness …
Behm, DG. Acute effects of massage or active exercise in relieving muscle soreness …