Date of Award
8-19-2013
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Exercise Science, MS
First Advisor
Brian Church
Committee Members
Jim Stillwell; Lance Bryant; Marla Jones; Tom Adams
Abstract
Effects of massage therapy on muscle recovery following downhill running PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of massage therapy on the symptoms of delayed onset muscle soreness including muscle soreness, swelling, range of motion, and torque following 30 minutes of downhill running. METHODS: Eighteen active males were assessed, and then ran for 30 minutes at a 14% decline. At 24, 48, and 72 hours, participants were reassessed for pain, swelling, ROM, and torque. A 20 minute massage was performed on the dominant leg following 24 and 48 hour assessments. A 2X4 (leg X time) mixed factorial ANOVA was conducted for strength, soreness, swelling, and range of motion. RESULTS: Subjective soreness for the dominant leg decreased due to treatment, supporting the psychological benefits of massage. However, none of the other variables assessed showed significant support for the treatment. CONCLUSION: The results of this investigation suggest that massage had no effect on the symptoms associated with DOMS.
Rights Management
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Recommended Citation
Allen, Tara Nicole, "Effects of massage therapy on muscle recovery following downhill running" (2013). Student Theses and Dissertations. 808.
https://arch.astate.edu/all-etd/808
