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This study aimed to compare the acute effects of manual massage (MM) and foam rolling (FR) on heart rate variability (HRV) following a 20 m shuttle run test (20m-SRT) in elite male handball players. It was hypothesized that MM and FR would produce differential acute effects on HRV responses during
The aim of present study was to compare the acute effects of manual massage (MM) and foam rolling (FR) on time-domain and frequency-domain HRV parameters following a 20 m shuttle run test (20m-SRT) in elite male handball players. It was hypothesized that MM and FR would produce differential acute effects on HRV responses during. Fifteen elite male handball players voluntarilly participated in present study.
The research utilized a randomized cross-over design. All participants provided written informed consent after being briefed about the aims, procedures, benefits, and risks. Study was conducted in three sessions in onwe week. Fırst session is familiarization, other two sessions are experimental: MM and FR sessions. Participants were instructed to maintain their normal diet, refrain from intense exercise for at least 48 hours before study sessions, avoid alcohol and caffeine intake for 24 hours prior, and consume their last meal at least 3 hours before sessions. In familiarization session, subjects fulfilled Exercise Readiness Questionnaire (EGZ+), measured body composition, after warm-up 20m-SRT, and recovery interventions (MM and FR). Before warm-up - pre-test, during 20-m shuttle run test - test and after recovery - post-test HRV were recorded. In experimental session, after the 20 min standard warm-up including jogging, jumping and stretching volunteers performed 20m-SRT and immediately one of two different recovery interventions. Recovery interventions are MM and FR applied on the lower extremities. All procedures were conducted at the same time of day (14:00-16:00) to minimize circadian rhythm effects. To determine differences in HRV and heart rate across recovery methods and time points, a Two Way Repeated Measures ANOVA was used: 2 Intervention (MM and FR) × 3 Time (Pre-test, Test, Post-test). Bonferroni-adjusted pairwise comparisons performed to identify differences between specific time points and interventions.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
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| Manual Massage (MM) | Experimental | After the 20 minute standard warm-up including jogging, jumping and stretching participant performed 20 m Shuttle Run Test (20m-SRT), subsequently legs Manual Massage (MM) recovery intervention lasted 20 minutes. Before warm-up, during 20m-SRT and MM HRV was recorded. |
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| Foam Rolling (FR) | Experimental | After the 20 minute standard warm-up including jogging, jumping and stretching participant performed 20 m Shuttle Run Test (20m-SRT), subsequently legs Foam Rolling (FR) recovery intervention lasted 20 minutes. Before warm-up, during 20m-SRT and FR HRV was recorded. |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
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| Manul Massage (MM) | Other | MM protocol employed Swedish massage techniques (Hemmings, 2001; Tessier, 2005), including effleurage (light stroking), friction, petrissage (kneading and rolling), vibration and tapotement (light percussion). Massage was applied for 20 minutes total, distributed as: 10 minutes on the right and 10 minutes on the left lower extremity. Posterior lower-extremity massage included the gluteal region, posterior thigh, and calf muscles. Anterior lower-extremity massage included only the quadriceps. Applications were performed from distal to proximal direction using baby oil by certified masseur. Anterior leg massage in a supine position and posterior leg massage in a prone position was applied |
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| Heart Rate Variability (HRV) | HRV was recorded by Polar V800 (Polar Electro, Kempele, Finland) heart rate monitor and chest strap of Polar H10 transmitter. HRV time-domain (RR, RMSSD, SDNN) and frequency-domain (VLF, LF, HF) markers and heart rate (HR) were recorded and transferred in Polar Flow. Data set normalized by adopting artefact methodology using Kubios HRV Scientific (Tarvainen et al., 2014). Power values were calculated in normalized units (n.u.). HRV recordings were obtained during three phases: pre exercise (10 min supine rest), during exercise and post exercise recovery phases (10 min supine rest. Participants were instructed to maintain spontaneous but stable breathing during recordings. | From enrollment to the end of treatment at 60 minutes |
| 20 m Shuttle Run Test (VO2max) | 20m-SRT was administered following the protocol of Leger and Lambert (1982). The running pace was controlled by "beep test" audio signals. The test started at a speed of 8.5 km·h-¹, increasing by 0.5 km·h-¹ every minute. Participants were required to cover 20 m at each signal. The test ended when a participant failed to complete the 20 m distance three consecutive times. Estimated VO2max values were calculated using the Leger et al. (1988) formula. | After warm-up 20m-SRT lasted approximately 12-15 minute |
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| Height | Standing height was measured with a SECA 216 digital stadiometer with a precision of 0.01 m. | 1 minute during familiarisation session |
| Weight | Body weight (kg) were measured using a TANITA BC 418MA Segmental Body Composition Analyzer (±0.50 kg accuracy). |
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| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Bursa uludag University, Faculty of Sport Sciences | Bursa | 16059 | Turkey (Türkiye) |
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| 34391221 | Background | Yoshimura A, Sekine Y, Schleip R, Furusyo A, Yamazaki K, Inami T, Murayama M, Hirose N. The acute mechanism of the self-massage-induced effects of using a foam roller. J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2021 Jul;27:103-112. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2021.02.012. Epub 2021 Mar 4. | |
| 39691095 | Background | Wang W, Shao M, Du W, Xu Y. Impact of exhaustive exercise on autonomic nervous system activity: insights from HRV analysis. Front Physiol. 2024 Dec 3;15:1462082. doi: 10.3389/fphys.2024.1462082. eCollection 2024. |
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Study was conducted in three sessions in one week. Fırst session is familiarization, other two sessions are experimental: manual massage (MM) and Foam Rolling (FR) sessions.
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| Foam Rolling (FR) | Other | A medium density, grid structured foam roller (Blackroll Standard, 33×15×14 cm, PVC polypropylene, Bottighofen, Switzerland) was used. Participants performed self-myofascial release by placing the lower extremities on the foam roller and rolling forward and backward to relax fascia surrounding the muscle with medium pressure. Total duration of FR lasted 20 minutes: 10 minutes left and 10 minutes right lower extremity. Rolling was performed at a controlled cadence (~30 cycles/min) guided by a metronome with moderate pressure. |
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| 1 minute during familiarisation session |
| Total Body Fat | Total body fat (%) were measured using a TANITA BC 418MA Segmental Body Composition Analyzer (±0.50 kg accuracy). | 1 minute during familiarisation session |
| Body Mass Index | Weight and height will be combined to report BMI in kg/m^2 | 1 minute during familiarisation session |
| 25435773 | Background | Wagner H, Finkenzeller T, Wurth S, von Duvillard SP. Individual and team performance in team-handball: a review. J Sports Sci Med. 2014 Dec 1;13(4):808-16. eCollection 2014 Dec. |
| 29016479 | Background | Rey E, Padron-Cabo A, Costa PB, Barcala-Furelos R. Effects of Foam Rolling as a Recovery Tool in Professional Soccer Players. J Strength Cond Res. 2019 Aug;33(8):2194-2201. doi: 10.1519/JSC.0000000000002277. |
| 18067516 | Background | Kaikkonen P, Rusko H, Martinmaki K. Post-exercise heart rate variability of endurance athletes after different high-intensity exercise interventions. Scand J Med Sci Sports. 2008 Aug;18(4):511-9. doi: 10.1111/j.1600-0838.2007.00728.x. Epub 2007 Dec 7. |
| 32901083 | Background | Bechke E, Kliszczewicz B, McLester C, Tillman M, Esco M, Lopez R. An examination of single day vs. multi-day heart rate variability and its relationship to heart rate recovery following maximal aerobic exercise in females. Sci Rep. 2020 Sep 8;10(1):14760. doi: 10.1038/s41598-020-71747-8. |