Effects of a Massage Protocol in Tensiomyographic and Myotonometric Proprieties

Albert Pérez-Bellmunt, Noé Labata-Lezaun, Luis Llurda-Almuzara, Jacobo Rodríguez-Sanz, Vanessa González-Rueda, Elena Bueno-Gracia, Derya Celik and Carlos López- de-Celis
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Albert Pérez-Bellmunt: Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universitat Internacional de Catalunya, c/Josep Trueta s/n., 08195 Barcelona, Spain
Noé Labata-Lezaun: Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universitat Internacional de Catalunya, c/Josep Trueta s/n., 08195 Barcelona, Spain
Luis Llurda-Almuzara: Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universitat Internacional de Catalunya, c/Josep Trueta s/n., 08195 Barcelona, Spain
Jacobo Rodríguez-Sanz: Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universitat Internacional de Catalunya, c/Josep Trueta s/n., 08195 Barcelona, Spain
Vanessa González-Rueda: Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universitat Internacional de Catalunya, c/Josep Trueta s/n., 08195 Barcelona, Spain
Elena Bueno-Gracia: Faculty of Health Sciences, Unviersity of Zaragoza, 50009 Zaragoza, Spain
Derya Celik: Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Science, Istambul Univeristy-Cerraphpasa, Istanbul 34147, Turkey
Carlos López- de-Celis: Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universitat Internacional de Catalunya, c/Josep Trueta s/n., 08195 Barcelona, Spain

IJERPH, 2021, vol. 18, issue 8, 1-9

Abstract: Background: Pre-competition massage is usually used to improve athletic performance and reduce risk of injury. Despite its usual use, the effects of pre-competition massage on neuromuscular function have barely been studied. The aim of this study is to evaluate the effects of the pre-competition massage over the gastrocnemius neuromuscular function. Method: The study is a quasi-experimental clinical trial thirty healthy athletes were enrolled in the study. Subjects received an intervention in one leg (experimental), consisting of a massage, and no intervention in the opposite leg (control). From all values of neuromuscular function, the following were analyzed: contraction time (Tc) and maximal displacement (Dm) by tensiomyography, and stiffness and tone by myotonometry. Results: Main effects of pre-competition massage on neuromuscular function include a significant ( p < 0.05) increase in Tc and Dm variables, as well as a reduction in stiffness and tone. Conclusion: Data shows an increase in Tc and maximal radial displacement (Dm) variables, as well as a reduction in stiffness and tone. More quality studies are needed to draw clear conclusions about the effects of pre-competition massage.

Keywords: massage; musculoskeletal manipulations; sport; physical therapy; athletic performance; muscle tonus (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I I1 I3 Q Q5 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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