Background Parkinson's disease (PD) causes movement disorders [called motor symptoms
(MS)], and motor dysfunction poses a great barrier to the quality of life. Although …

To examine efficacy of cold water immersion (CWI) and massage as recovery techniques on
joint position sense, balance, and fear of falling following exercise‐induced muscle damage …

Aging is the primary risk factor for functional decline; thus, understanding and preventing
disability among older adults has emerged as an important public health challenge of the …

Context Foam rolling (FR) is considered an effective postexercise modality for reducing
delayed-onset muscle soreness and enhancing recovery of muscle function. However, the …

This chapter looks at the techniques for performing manipulation, traction, and massage and
the medical literature to support their use. The manipulation section includes information on …

Self-myofascial release (SMR) is a popular method to potentially increase the compliance
and extensibility of the fascia and reduce muscle stiffness. The purpose of this study was to …

Question Does massage therapy reduce pain and perceived fatigue in the quadriceps, and
improve the mood and physical performance of runners after habitual sporting activity (10 …

The purpose of this study was to determine the acute effect of hamstring foam rolling on
proprioception at the knee and hip joints. Twenty-five participants completed two …

Introduction The effectiveness of novel soft-tissue interventions relative to traditional ones
requires further exploration. The purpose of this pilot study was to evaluate the immediate …

Massage is a widely accepted manual therapy used to modulate the inflammatory response
of muscle and restore function, but prolonged compression of muscle potentially causes …