Introduction: The aim of the present work was to perform a meta-analysis evaluating the
impact of recovery techniques on delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS), perceived …

Objective Massage is ubiquitous in elite sport and increasingly common at amateur level but
the evidence base for this intervention has not been reviewed systematically. We therefore …

Purpose: The purpose of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to evaluate the
effects of massage on alleviating delayed onset of muscle soreness (DOMS) and muscle …

Background: A massage is a tool that is frequently used in sports and exercise in general for
recovery and increased performance. In this review paper, we aimed to search and …

Objective To evaluate the impact of interventions on pain associated with DOMS. Data
sources PubMed, EMBASE, PEDro, Cochrane, and Scielo databases were searched, from …

This study attempted to determine the level of psychological well-being among postgraduate
students. The study also aimed to assess the relationship between psychological well-being …

To examine efficacy of cold water immersion (CWI) and massage as recovery techniques on
joint position sense, balance, and fear of falling following exercise‐induced muscle damage …

Manual massage and foam rolling are commonly used by athletes for warm-up and
recovery, as well as by healthy individuals for well-being. Manual massage is an ancient …

Introduction: It is well known that the body composition of an athlete plays a critical role in
sports performance. However, although many studies exist concerning the …

Question Does massage therapy reduce pain and perceived fatigue in the quadriceps, and
improve the mood and physical performance of runners after habitual sporting activity (10 …