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Effects of a Massage Protocol in Tensiomyographic and Myotonometric Proprieties

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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
    ACTIUM Research Group, 08195 Barcelona, Spain
    Equal contribution.)

  • Noé Labata-Lezaun

    (Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universitat Internacional de Catalunya, c/Josep Trueta s/n., 08195 Barcelona, Spain
    ACTIUM Research Group, 08195 Barcelona, Spain
    Equal contribution.)

  • Luis Llurda-Almuzara

    (Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universitat Internacional de Catalunya, c/Josep Trueta s/n., 08195 Barcelona, Spain
    ACTIUM Research Group, 08195 Barcelona, Spain)

  • Jacobo Rodríguez-Sanz

    (Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universitat Internacional de Catalunya, c/Josep Trueta s/n., 08195 Barcelona, Spain
    ACTIUM Research Group, 08195 Barcelona, Spain)

  • Vanessa González-Rueda

    (Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universitat Internacional de Catalunya, c/Josep Trueta s/n., 08195 Barcelona, Spain
    ACTIUM Research Group, 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
    ACTIUM Research Group, 08195 Barcelona, Spain)

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.

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  • Albert Pérez-Bellmunt & Noé Labata-Lezaun & Luis Llurda-Almuzara & Jacobo Rodríguez-Sanz & Vanessa González-Rueda & Elena Bueno-Gracia & Derya Celik & Carlos López-de-Celis, 2021. "Effects of a Massage Protocol in Tensiomyographic and Myotonometric Proprieties," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(8), pages 1-9, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:18:y:2021:i:8:p:3891-:d:531962
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    1. Noé Labata-Lezaun & Max Canet-Vintró & Carlos López-de-Celis & Jacobo Rodríguez-Sanz & Ramón Aiguadé & Leonor Cuadra-Llopart & Esther Jovell-Fernández & Joan Bosch & Albert Pérez-Bellmunt, 2022. "Effectiveness of a Multicomponent Training Program on Physical Performance and Muscle Quality in Older Adults: A Quasi-Experimental Study," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 20(1), pages 1-8, December.
    2. Aida Cadellans-Arróniz & Carlos López-de-Celis & Albert Pérez-Bellmunt & Jacobo Rodríguez-Sanz & Luis Llurda-Almuzara & Vanessa González-Rueda & Pere Ramón Rodríguez-Rubio, 2021. "Effects of Diacutaneous Fibrolysis on Passive Neuromuscular Response and Mechanosensitivity in Athletes with Hamstring Shortening: A Randomized Controlled Trial," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(12), pages 1-14, June.
    3. Wiesław Chwała & Paweł Pogwizd & Łukasz Rydzik & Tadeusz Ambroży, 2021. "Effect of Vibration Massage and Passive Rest on Recovery of Muscle Strength after Short-Term Exercise," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(21), pages 1-15, November.

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