Effects of lymphatic drainage and intense sports massage on muscle properties, damage, and function after eccentric plyometric training: a randomized controlled parallel trial.

Robert Trybulski, Hsing-Kuo Wang, Magdalena Hagner-Derengowska, Adam Kawczynski, Gracjan Olaniszyn, Adrian Kużdzał

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Trial report in European journal of applied physiology, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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The relationship between post-occlusive reactive hyperemia and the level of training and lifestyle in young adults.European journal of applied physiology · 2026
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6 authors.

Robert TrybulskiMedical Department Wojciech Korfanty, Upper Silesian Academy in Katowice, 40-659, Katowice, Poland. roberttrybulski@proton.me.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4276-4813

Hsing-Kuo WangInstitute of Physical Therapy, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University of Taipei, Taipei, Taiwan.

Magdalena Hagner-DerengowskaFaculty of Earth Sciences and Spatial Management, Nicolaus Copernicus University, 87- 100, Torun, Poland.

Adam KawczynskiFaculty of Medicine, Wrocław University of Science and Technology, 50-377, Wrocław, Poland.

Gracjan OlaniszynMedical Department Wojciech Korfanty, Upper Silesian Academy in Katowice, 40-659, Katowice, Poland.

Adrian KużdzałInstitute of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health Sciences and Psychology, Collegium Medicum, University of Rzeszów, Rzeszów, Poland.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

This study evaluated the effects of lymphatic drainage (LD) and intense sports massage (IM) on muscle recovery after eccentric quadriceps exercise in combat sports athletes. Thirty-six athletes (24 men, 12 women; mean age 27.4 ± 4.1 years) were randomized into three groups: LD, IM, or Control. After a fatigue-inducing plyometric jump protocol, the LD and IM groups received six 30-minute recovery sessions over 72 h, while the Control group rested passively. Athletes were assessed at five time points-pre-exercise, immediately post-exercise, and a 24, 48, and 72 h-measuring perfusion (PU, Power Doppler Score), pressure pain threshold (PPT), maximal voluntary contraction (MVC), creatine kinase, C-reactive protein (CRP), and perceived recovery (TQR scale). Both IM and LD groups showed significantly greater increase in PPT at 24, 48, and 72 h compared to controls (p = 0.004-<0.001), with LD showing superior outcomes at 24 h. IM consistently increased perfusion (p < 0.001-0.026). LD also led to lower creatine kinase and CRP levels (p < 0.001-0.017). In conclusion, LD and IM enhanced muscle recovery after intense exercise, with LD showing stronger effects on pain, inflammation, and IM improving tissue perfusion.Clinical trial registration: Registered as a clinical trial under the number ISRCTN10033645.

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Manual Lymphatic DrainageMuscle, SkeletalPlyometric ExerciseQuadriceps MuscleAdultCreatine KinaseFemaleHumansMalePost-Exercise RecoveryPost-Exercise Recovery TechniquesYoung AdultCreatine KinaseCombat sportsManual therapyMicrocirculationPost-exercise recovery

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PMID41442090

DOI10.1007/s00421-025-06101-9

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