BACKGROUND: Percussion massage therapy is a popular approach in sport medicine for
physical therapists, but few researchers have investigated the comparison with other …

Background Before every sporting event, almost all athletes engage in a routine practice of
warming up to prepare the body for peak performance. There has been a surge in popularity …

The aim of this research was to verify whether the application of percussion therapy during
inter-set rest periods increases the number of repetitions performed before reaching a 30 …

Objective: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of static stretching and the
application of massage on flexibility and jump performance. Methods: Thirty-five athletes …

Objective To evaluate and compare the effects of stretching and combined therapy
(stretching and massage) on postural balance in people aged 50 to 65 years. Methods …

The aim of this study was to examine the acute effects of pre-performance lower limb
massage after warm-up on explosive and high-speed motor capacities and flexibility. Twenty …

Context Handheld percussive massage devices (ie, massage guns) are a relatively new and
under-researched recovery tool. These tools are intended to increase range of motion and …

Handheld percussive massage treatment has gained popularity in recent years, for both
therapeutic use and in sports practice. It is used with the goals of increasing flexibility and …

Background: Local high-frequency percussive (HFP) massage has recently found
widespread application in physical therapy. Although HFP massage reportedly improves …

Background Massage is a popular treatment choice of athletes, coaches, and sports
physical therapists. Despite its purported benefits and frequent use, evidence demonstrating …