Massage and Percussion Therapy on Muscle and Performance Parameters

Healthy Clinical Trial

Official title:

Effects of Massage and Percussion Therapy on Muscle Viscoelastic Properties, DOMS and Vertical Jump Performance Parameters

Clinical Trial Details — Status: Recruiting

Administrative data

• NCT number: NCT06284811
• Other study ID #: 050.06.04/155
• Status: Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Start date: December 31, 2023
• Est. completion date: April 20, 2024

Study information

• Verified date: February 2024
• Source: Acibadem University
• Contact: n/a
• Is FDA regulated: No
• Study type: Interventional

Clinical Trial Summary

DOMS, muscle viscoelastic properties, quadriceps strength and vertical jump performance will be evaluated in physically active individuals before the exercise and after the exercise and intervention which is either Swedish massage or Percussion therapy

Description:

Intense physical activity affects the biochemical balance of muscle cells by stimulating the accumulation of inorganic phosphate, protons, lactate and free Mg2+. The altered biochemical balance leads to fatigue, resulting in impaired exercise capacity and manifested by a decrease in the intensity and efficiency of muscle work. The optimal balance between training and post-training recovery is one of the main elements to consider due to its impact on muscle strength, physical performance and delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS).

One such recovery tool which has recently grown in popularity is handheld percussive massage devices (i.e., massage guns). The first commercial massage gun was invented in 2008 and in recent years, there has been an increase in popularity of handheld devices for personal and professional therapeutic use, as well as by physiotherapists, strength and conditioning coaches and athletes to elicit potential performance gains.

Massage is defined as "the mechanical manipulation of body tissues with rhythmic pressure and stroking to promote health and well-being" and is used for recovery, pre-exercise preparation and injury prevention and rehabilitation.

Massage is known to reduce muscle tension; reduce muscle pain, edema and spasm; improve flexibility and range of motion; increase blood flow in the muscle and clear substances such as blood lactate or creatine kinase, and therefore have effects on fatigue.

Rapid recovery of performance is important for both amateur and professional athletes, and scientific studies are needed to prove that massage is an effective tool to improve post-exercise recovery or to promote a faster recovery.

To the best of our knowledge, literature lacks studies that compare percussion therapy and massage therapy effects on recovery, muscle strength and performance post-exercise. The aim of this study will be to examine the effect between percussion massage with a mechanical percussion device and classical Swedish massage after acute exercise.

Recruitment information / eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Enrollment: 24
• Est. completion date: April 20, 2024
• Est. primary completion date: April 15, 2024
• Accepts healthy volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers
• Gender: All
• Age group: 18 Years to 30 Years

Eligibility

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.

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Healthy

Intervention

Behavioral:
• Exercise program focusing on quadriceps
Participants will be asked to perform the exercise program that focusing on quadriceps muscle

Locations

Country	Name	City	State
Turkey	Acibadem University	Istanbul	Atasehir

Sponsors (3)

Lead Sponsor	Collaborator
Acibadem University	Biruni University, Istanbul Aydin University

Country where clinical trial is conducted

Turkey, 

References & Publications (7)

Akinci B, Zenginler Yazgan Y, Altinoluk T. The effectiveness of three different recovery methods on blood lactate, acute muscle performance, and delayed-onset muscle soreness: a randomized comparative study. J Sports Med Phys Fitness. 2020 Mar;60(3):345-354. doi: 10.23736/S0022-4707.19.10142-9. Epub 2019 Oct 28. — View Citation

Canbulut A, Kiyak G, Ercan S, Çetin C. Acute effect of percussion massage applied on quadriceps with Hypervolt device on range of motion and performance. Spor Hekimligi Dergisi. 2023;58(2):055-60.

Chwala W, Pogwizd P, Rydzik L, Ambrozy T. Effect of Vibration Massage and Passive Rest on Recovery of Muscle Strength after Short-Term Exercise. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2021 Nov 7;18(21):11680. doi: 10.3390/ijerph182111680. — View Citation

Garcia-Sillero M, Benitez-Porres J, Garcia-Romero J, Bonilla DA, Petro JL, Vargas-Molina S. Comparison of Interventional Strategies to Improve Recovery after Eccentric Exercise-Induced Muscle Fatigue. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2021 Jan 14;18(2):647. doi: 10.3390/ijerph18020647. — View Citation

Leabeater A, Clarke A, James L, Huynh M, Driller M. Under the Gun: The effect of percussive massage therapy on physical and perceptual recovery in active adults. J Athl Train. 2023 May 26. doi: 10.4085/1062-6050-0041.23. Online ahead of print. — View Citation

Menek MY, Menek B. Effects of percussion massage therapy, dynamic stretching, and static stretching on physical performance and balance. J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil. 2024;37(1):183-193. doi: 10.3233/BMR-230069. — View Citation

Sams L, Langdown BL, Simons J, Vseteckova J. The Effect Of Percussive Therapy On Musculoskeletal Performance And Experiences Of Pain: A Systematic Literature Review. Int J Sports Phys Ther. 2023 Apr 1;18(2):309-327. doi: 10.26603/001c.73795. eCollection 2023. — View Citation

Outcome

Type	Measure	Description	Time frame	Safety issue
Primary	Muscle tone/tension(Hz)	3 parts of quadriceps(Rektus femoris, Vastus medialis, Vastus lateralis) will be evaluated will be evaluated with Myoton PRO device through holding it on the muscle.	10 weeks
Primary	Muscle dynamic stiffness (N/m)	3 parts of quadriceps(Rektus femoris, Vastus medialis, Vastus lateralis) will be evaluated will be evaluated with Myoton PRO device through holding it on the muscle.	10 weeks
Primary	Muscle elasticity (log)	3 parts of quadriceps(Rektus femoris, Vastus medialis, Vastus lateralis) will be evaluated will be evaluated with Myoton PRO device through holding it on the muscle.	10 weeks
Primary	DOMS	DOMS will be evaluated with Visual Analogue Score	10 weeks
Primary	Vertical Jump Performance	Individual's vertical jump performance will be evaluated	10 weeks
Primary	Quadriceps isometric strength	Quadriceps isometric strength will be evaluated with hand held dynamometer	10 weeks