Does Application Time Influence the Effect of Massage on Pain and Performance?

Does Application Time Influence the Effect of Massage on Pain and Performance? A Crossover Randomized Controlled Tria

Introduction: The massage technique is widely used for post-exercise recovery, however, there is still a gap regarding the ideal dosage in relation to the duration of its application. Objective: To analyze the influence of massage when applied at different times on the dominant (DOM) and non dominant (ÑDOM) quadriceps muscles and clinical variables. Methods: Study carried out with 11 men aged 21.5(2.1) years, in a two-week crossover design. Participants performed a jumping protocol followed by manual massage for 5 (G1) or 10 (G2) minutes. Assessments included strength testing, pain scale (VAS), perception of recovery and vital sign measurements up to one hour post-massage. Analysis onducted in SPSS, ANOVA was performed (with Bonferroni test, when necessary), providing effect sizes (p<0.05).

The massage technique is widely used for post-exercise recovery, however, there is still a gap regarding the ideal dosage in relation to the duration of its application. The objective was to analyze the influence of massage when applied at different times with the participation of 11 men, in a two-week crossover design. Participants performed a jumping protocol followed by manual massage for 5 (G1) or 10 (G2) minutes. Assessments included strength testing, pain scale (VAS), perception of recovery and vital sign measurements up to one hour post-massage.

IInclusion Criteria:

• Students
• Mens
• Aged 18 to 35 years
• Healthy (self-report) regularly enrolled in the Physiotherapy course at the Northern Paraná State University (UENP), from the 1st to the 5th year
• Who have not undergone
• Surgery in the last spine and lower limbs and were instructed not to perform any physical activity in the last 24 hours before the test.

Exclusion Criteria:

• People who are not enrolled in the Physiotherapy course at the State University of Northern Paraná
• Are not in good health
• Have undergone surgery on the lower limbs within a period of 12 months
• Have practiced physical activity in the last 24 hours