The science of sports massage is ofinterest to many populations including athletes, athletic
trainers, coaches, as well as sports physiologists. While evidence to support or refute the …

OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to determine if post-exercise massage has an
effect on delayed-onset muscle soreness (DOMS) and physical performance in women …

This study aimed to investigate the impact of Achilles tendon (AT) mechanical percussion
massage (PM) on the passive stiffness of that tendon and subsequent drop jump kinematics …

The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of petrassage massage immediately
post and 24 hrs postexercise on delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS), and to measure …

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 …

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 …

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

Background: Foam rollers are used to mimic myofascial release techniques and have been
used by therapists, athletes, and the general public alike to increase range of motion (ROM) …

This study investigated the effects of a therapeutic massage on delayed onset muscle
soreness and muscle function following downhill walking. Eight male subjects performed a …

Background: Pre-competition massage is usually used to improve athletic performance and
reduce risk of injury. Despite its usual use, the effects of pre-competition massage on …