Athletic Performance

  • Protocol: Pre-exercise Massage Therapy
  • Conclusion: Pre-exercise massage therapy, including mechanical massage devices, can help improve flexibility and reduce the risk of injury during athletic activities.
  • Source: Zainuddin, Z., Newton, M., Sacco, P., & Nosaka, K. (2005). Effects of massage on delayed-onset muscle soreness, swelling, and recovery of muscle function. Journal of Athletic Training, 40(3), 174-180.