An investigation of the effects of massage on quadriceps performance after exercise fatigue

Thirteen males and 7 females completed their maximum number of leg extensions against a half maximum load. In a randomised, crossover study they were exercised to fatigue using an ergonometer, ski-squats and leg extensions followed either by a 6 min massage or rest after which they again completed t...

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Published in:Complementary therapies in nursing & midwifery 1995-08, Vol.1 (4), p.99-102
Main Authors: Rinder, A.N., Sutherland, C.J.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Age Factors
Exercise
Fatigue
Female
Humans
Leg
Leg muscles
Male
Massage
Middle Aged
Muscle Fatigue
Muscle, Skeletal
Nursing
Physical Exertion
Role
Sex Factors
Space life sciences
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Summary:Thirteen males and 7 females completed their maximum number of leg extensions against a half maximum load. In a randomised, crossover study they were exercised to fatigue using an ergonometer, ski-squats and leg extensions followed either by a 6 min massage or rest after which they again completed their maximum number of leg extensions against half maximum load. The process was repeated a few days later with the alternative condition (rest or massage). The results showed that massage after exercise fatigue significantly improved quadriceps performance compared to rest (p=0.001). The data was further analysed in relation to age and gender.
ISSN:1353-6117
DOI:10.1016/S1353-6117(05)80048-4