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Massage and Percussion Therapy on Muscle and Performance Parameters

Not Applicable
Recruiting
Conditions
Healthy
Interventions
Behavioral: Exercise program focusing on quadriceps
Registration Number
NCT06284811
Lead Sponsor
Acibadem University
Brief Summary

DOMS, muscle viscoelastic properties, quadriceps strength and vertical jump performance will be evaluated in physically active individuals before the exercise and after the exercise and intervention which is either Swedish massage or Percussion therapy

Detailed Description

Intense physical activity affects the biochemical balance of muscle cells by stimulating the accumulation of inorganic phosphate, protons, lactate and free Mg2+. The altered biochemical balance leads to fatigue, resulting in impaired exercise capacity and manifested by a decrease in the intensity and efficiency of muscle work. The optimal balance between training and post-training recovery is one of the main elements to consider due to its impact on muscle strength, physical performance and delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS).

One such recovery tool which has recently grown in popularity is handheld percussive massage devices (i.e., massage guns). The first commercial massage gun was invented in 2008 and in recent years, there has been an increase in popularity of handheld devices for personal and professional therapeutic use, as well as by physiotherapists, strength and conditioning coaches and athletes to elicit potential performance gains.

Massage is defined as "the mechanical manipulation of body tissues with rhythmic pressure and stroking to promote health and well-being" and is used for recovery, pre-exercise preparation and injury prevention and rehabilitation.

Massage is known to reduce muscle tension; reduce muscle pain, edema and spasm; improve flexibility and range of motion; increase blood flow in the muscle and clear substances such as blood lactate or creatine kinase, and therefore have effects on fatigue.

Rapid recovery of performance is important for both amateur and professional athletes, and scientific studies are needed to prove that massage is an effective tool to improve post-exercise recovery or to promote a faster recovery.

To the best of our knowledge, literature lacks studies that compare percussion therapy and massage therapy effects on recovery, muscle strength and performance post-exercise. The aim of this study will be to examine the effect between percussion massage with a mechanical percussion device and classical Swedish massage after acute exercise.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
RECRUITING
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
24
Inclusion Criteria
  • Participants willing to provide informed consent to participate in the study.
  • Healthy adults aged between 18 and 30 years.
  • No history of musculoskeletal injuries within the past six months.
  • No known cardiovascular or respiratory conditions that may affect exercise performance.
  • Participants with no previous experience with either massage or percussion therapy.
  • International Physical Activity Questionnaire - Short Form questionnaire score above 3000
Exclusion Criteria
  • Any medical condition or history of medical conditions that could affect muscle function or recovery (e.g., chronic pain conditions, autoimmune disorders).
  • Individuals taking medications that could influence muscle performance or recovery.
  • Any current injuries or pain that may interfere with the ability to perform exercises or receive interventions.
  • Known allergies to massage oils or lotions or individuals with skin conditions that may be exacerbated by massage or percussion therapy.
  • Participants unwilling or unable to comply with the study protocol.
  • Inability to understand the study requirements.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Percussion therapy groupExercise program focusing on quadricepsAfter exercises completed, individuals receive percussion therapy on quadriceps for 10 minutes for both sides. Afterwards individuals will be evaluated again.
Massage therapy groupExercise program focusing on quadricepsAfter exercises completed, individuals receive massage therapy on quadriceps for 10 minutes for both sides. Afterwards individuals will be evaluated again.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Muscle tone/tension(Hz)10 weeks

3 parts of quadriceps(Rektus femoris, Vastus medialis, Vastus lateralis) will be evaluated will be evaluated with Myoton PRO device through holding it on the muscle.

Quadriceps isometric strength10 weeks

Quadriceps isometric strength will be evaluated with hand held dynamometer

Muscle dynamic stiffness (N/m)10 weeks

3 parts of quadriceps(Rektus femoris, Vastus medialis, Vastus lateralis) will be evaluated will be evaluated with Myoton PRO device through holding it on the muscle.

Muscle elasticity (log)10 weeks

3 parts of quadriceps(Rektus femoris, Vastus medialis, Vastus lateralis) will be evaluated will be evaluated with Myoton PRO device through holding it on the muscle.

DOMS10 weeks

DOMS will be evaluated with Visual Analogue Score

Vertical Jump Performance10 weeks

Individual's vertical jump performance will be evaluated

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Acibadem University

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Istanbul, Ataşehir, Turkey

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