Objective: To determine the temporal pattern of the repeated bout effect of eccentric exercise
on perceived pain and muscular tenderness associated with delayed-onset muscle …

OBJECTIVES: To determine the effectiveness of therapeutic massage (TM) for the
symptomatic relief of musculoskeletal pain, and to analyse TM intervention protocols used in …

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 …

Abstract Stroiney, DA, Mokris, RL, Hanna, GR, and Ranney, JD. Examination of self-
myofascial release vs. instrument-assisted soft-tissue mobilization techniques on vertical …

Background Self-massage is a ubiquitous intervention similar to massage, but performed by
the recipient him-or herself rather than by a therapist, most often using a tool (eg, foam roller …

Increases in joint range-of-motion may be beneficial for improving performance and
reducing injury risk. This study investigated the effects of different self-massage volumes and …

Background The aim of the present study was to determine the acute effect of rolling
massage on pressure pain threshold (PPT) in individuals with tender spots in their plantar …

OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of ice massage
postexercise on pressure pain thresholds (PPTs) over the quadriceps muscle and the …

[Purpose] The study aimed to preliminarily investigate the effects of mechanical-bed
massage on exercise-induced back fatigue in athletes.[Subjects and Methods] Twelve male …

BACKGROUND: Massage is frequently used in prevention and management of soft tissue
injuries in sport. There is little scientific evidence to support its use. OBJECTIVE: The primary …