ArticleBritish journal of sports medicine2006
Effect of lower limb massage on electromyography and force production of the knee extensors.
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14 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Effect of sports massage on performance and recovery: a systematic review and meta-analysis.BMJ open sport & exercise medicine · 2020Pooled it
- Massage and Performance Recovery: A Meta-Analytical Review.Sports medicine (Auckland, N.Z.) · 2016Pooled it
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- The Effects of Massage Therapy on Sport and Exercise Performance: A Systematic Review.Sports (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Review
- Myofascial Treatment Techniques on the Plantar Surface Influence Functional Performance in the Dorsal Kinetic Chain.Journal of sports science & medicine · 2022Article
- Immediate and Delayed Effects of Cupping Therapy on Reducing Neuromuscular Fatigue.Frontiers in bioengineering and biotechnology · 2021Article
- The effect of soft tissue manipulation and rest on knee extensor muscles fatigue: Do torque parameters and induced perception following muscle fatigue have enough reliability?Journal of family medicine and primary care · 2020Article
- The Effect of Foam Rolling for Three Consecutive Days on Muscular Efficiency and Range of Motion.Sports medicine - open · 2018Article
- Effects of Plantar Flexor Muscle Static Stretching Alone and Combined With Massage on Postural Balance.Annals of rehabilitation medicine · 2016Article
- The Immediate Effects of Manual Massage of Forearm on Power-Grip Strength and Endurance in Healthy Young Men.Journal of chiropractic medicine · 2016Article
- The impact of the Swedish massage on the kinesthetic differentiation in healthy individuals.International journal of therapeutic massage & bodywork · 2015Article
- Recovery in soccer : part ii-recovery strategies.Sports medicine (Auckland, N.Z.) · 2013Review
- Acute effects of pre-event lower limb massage on explosive and high speed motor capacities and flexibility.Journal of sports science & medicine · 2008Article
- Acute effects of two massage techniques on ankle joint flexibility and power of the plantar flexors.Journal of sports science & medicine · 2007Article
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Abstract
objectiveTo evaluate the effect of massage on force production and neuromuscular recruitment.
methodsTen healthy male subjects performed isokinetic concentric contractions on the knee extensors at speeds of 60, 120, 180, and 240 degrees /s. These contractions were performed before and after a 30 minute intervention of either rest in the supine position or lower limb massage. Electromyography (EMG) and force data were captured during the contractions.
resultsThe change in isokinetic mean force due to the intervention showed a significant decrease (p<0.05) at 60 degrees /s and a trend for a decrease (p = 0.08) at 120 degrees /s as a result of massage compared with passive rest. However, there were no corresponding differences in any of the EMG data. A reduction in force production was shown at 60 degrees /s with no corresponding alteration in neuromuscular activity.
conclusionsThe results suggests that motor unit recruitment and muscle fibre conduction velocity are not responsible for the observed reductions in force. Although experimental confirmation is necessary, a possible explanation is that massage induced force loss by influencing "muscle architecture". However, it is possible that the differences were only found at 60 degrees /s because it was the first contraction after massage. Therefore muscle tension and architecture after massage and the duration of any massage effect need to be examined.
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