2024-04-28 11:12:50
Introduction to research:
The research team conducted a comprehensive analysis of data from 257 subjects across 6 studies. The results showed that overall, sports massage did not have a significant impact on sprint performance. Statistically, inter-subject homogeneity was low (I² = 82%) and the effect size of sports massage on sprint performance was -0.35 with a standardized mean difference (SMD) of -0, 35, indicating a medium to small effect size. a 95% confidence estimate that the true effect size is likely to be between -0.98 and 0.28.
Although the results of the integrated analysis show that massage has no effect on sprint performance, the homogeneity between subjects is low, which means that there is a large heterogeneity between studies, it is that is, the size of the effect varies considerably between studies. less stable or less reliable effect sizes. Effect sizes are often calculated based on the combined results of multiple studies, and if there is significant heterogeneity between studies, a single effect size estimate may not accurately represent the effect in the entire area of research. Given this, the author believes that exploring the reasons for low homogeneity provides a better understanding of the impact of massage on speed performance.
Research and analysis:
From an experimental design perspective, the order and degree of subject participation in the experimental intervention, different exercise levels, warm-up methods, repeated sprint intervals, massage techniques (soothing or tapping), massage parts and sprint directionality (left or right or straight line) are different, which may affect the homogeneity of the subject data. Additionally, studies by Fletcher (2010) and Goodwin et al. (2007) used massage as a warming strategy; while the studies by Delextrat et al. and Ogai et al. (2008) used massage as a warm-up strategy, they had subjects receive a massage and variable rest before completing a second sprint performance test.
It can be seen that the physical conditions of the subjects in the different studies are different when they perform sprint tests, and the subjects in the latter are more tired at the beginning. In two studies using massage as a warm-up strategy, it was found that the massage plus dynamic warm-up group had the greatest increase in cadence and stride length, but speed performance was the same as the pure dynamic warm-up. while the pure massage group had the fastest speed difference. In four studies using massage as a recovery strategy, it was found that although the results of repeated sprint tests of the massage group were not different from those of the other groups, it was the fatigue index self- assessed from the massage group which decreased the most.
in conclusion:
In summary, massage has no effect on sprint performance and only a small impact. However, depending on different conditions and situations, the impact of massage on sprint performance is different. Thanks to the detailed reading of six studies, we can deduce that if massage leads to a reduction in muscle stiffness, this can be improved thanks to subsequent dynamic warming. To balance the body, the positive impact of massage on joint mobility and the reduction of fatigue can be useful for athletes. Thus, if there is sufficient time, massage can be considered before the dynamic warm-up depending on the athlete’s condition. Additionally, when the athlete is tired or has limited joint mobility, massage can be used to relieve the above discomfort; Finally, we also look forward to seeing future research on the impact of different levels of exercise or different massage techniques on sprint performance.
the references:
Davis, H.L., Alabed, S., & Chico, T.J.A. (2020). Effect of sports massage on performance and recovery: a systematic review and meta-analysis. BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine, 6(1), e000614.
Fletcher, I.M. (2010). The effects of pre-competition massage on the kinematic parameters of 20 m sprint performance. The Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research, 24(5), 1179-1183.
Goodwin, J.E., Glaister, M., Howatson, G., Lockey, R.A., & McInnes, G. (2007). Effect of prior lower limb massage on a thirty meter sprint race. The Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research, 21(4), 1028-1031.
Delextrat, A., Calleja-González, J., Hippocrate, A. and Clarke, ND (2013). Effects of sports massage and intermittent cold water immersion on post-match recovery of basketball players. Journal of Sports Science, 31(1), 11-19.
Mancinelli, C.A., Davis, D.S., Aboulhosn, L., Brady, M., Eisenhofer, J., and Foutty, S. (2006). The effects of massage on delayed onset muscle soreness and physical performance in female collegiate athletes. Physiotherapy in Sport, 7(1), 5-13.
Robertson, A., Watt, J.M. and Galloway, S.D.R. (2004). Effects of leg massage on recovery after high-intensity cycling exercise. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 38(2), 173-176.
Ogai, R., Yamane, M., Matsumoto, T., and Kosaka, M. (2008). Effects of kneading massage on fatigue and physical performance after intensive cycling. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 42(10), 834-838.
1714304039
#sports #massage #run #faster #Healthy #living #Sporty #vision