Massage and Percussion Therapy on Muscle and Performance Parameters

Launched by ACIBADEM UNIVERSITY · Feb 27, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking at how two types of treatments, Swedish massage and percussion therapy, can affect muscle recovery and performance in healthy young adults. The study will measure things like muscle soreness, strength, and jump performance before and after participants engage in exercise and receive one of the therapies.

To be eligible for this study, participants should be healthy adults aged 18 to 30, with no recent injuries or medical conditions that might affect their muscles. They should also be physically active, as measured by a questionnaire. Participants will need to agree to follow the study rules and understand what is required of them. If you join, you can expect to participate in exercises and receive either a massage or percussion therapy to see how these treatments help with muscle recovery.

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ALL

Eligibility criteria

• 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.