ArticleSports (Basel, Switzerland)2024
Differential Effects of Classical vs. Sports Massage on Erector Spinae and Upper Trapezius Muscle Stiffness: A Shear-Wave Elastography Study in Young Women.
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- Pain Reduction Following Massage After Induced Fatigue Is Not Mediated by Changes in Muscle Stiffness or Intramuscular Fluid Content: A Randomized Controlled Trial With Mediation Analysis.Journal of athletic training · 2025Trial
- Short-Term Effect of Percussive Massage Therapy for Chronic Neck Pain Patients With Active Myofascial Trigger Points: A Randomized Trial.Journal of chiropractic medicine · 2025Article
- Effect of Abdominal Training With Whole-Body Vibration on Erector Spinae Stiffness: A Randomized Trial Using Shear Wave Elastography.Journal of chiropractic medicine · 2025Article
- The effect of a 5-week therapeutic massage on erector spinae and upper trapezius muscle stiffness as determined by shear-wave elastography: a randomized controlled trial.Frontiers in sports and active living · 2024Article
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Abstract
Classical and sports massages are commonly used interventions, but their comparative effects on muscle stiffness remain unclear. Classical massage is more general and uses light to moderate pressure, and its main purpose is relaxation. Sports massage, on the other hand, is more specialized and targets the unique needs of massaged individuals using moderate to firm pressure. This study aimed to evaluate the impacts of classical and sports massages on the stiffness of the erector spinae (ES) and upper trapezius (UT) muscles. Fifteen recreationally active young women, aged 22.9 ± 1.2 years, underwent a randomized cross-over study (with three conditions). Participants received either a five-minute classical or sports massage or a passive rest as a control on distinct days. Muscle stiffness was assessed using shear-wave elastography. The ES shear modulus displayed a significant time effect (
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