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Sports massage after eccentric exercise.

Sven Jönhagen1, Paul Ackermann, Tommy Eriksson

  • 1The Institutionen Södersjukhuset, Stockholm, Sweden. sven.jonhagen@telia.com

The American Journal of Sports Medicine
|August 18, 2004
PubMed
Summary

Sports massage did not enhance recovery after eccentric exercise. This study found no improvements in strength, function, or pain reduction following massage interventions in athletes.

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Area of Science:

  • Sports Medicine
  • Exercise Physiology
  • Rehabilitation Science

Background:

  • Sports massage is widely used by athletes.
  • Evidence supporting the therapeutic benefits of massage remains limited.
  • Investigating massage's efficacy in exercise recovery is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine if sports massage aids recovery after eccentric exercise.
  • To evaluate the impact of massage on muscle strength, function, and pain.

Main Methods:

  • Prospective randomized clinical trial involving 16 healthy subjects.
  • Subjects performed 300 maximal eccentric quadriceps contractions.
  • Massage was applied to one leg daily for 3 days, with the other leg serving as a control.

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Main Results:

  • Significant loss of quadriceps strength and function observed post-exercise.
  • Massage treatment did not alter pain levels or duration.
  • No significant difference in strength or functional recovery between the massage and control legs.

Conclusions:

  • Sports massage did not demonstrate efficacy in improving recovery after eccentric exercise.
  • The findings suggest that current sports massage protocols may not be beneficial for mitigating exercise-induced muscle damage.