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Does sports massage accelerate recovery from eccentric exercise? A critical evaluation

The utilization of sports massage within the athletic community is widespread, yet its therapeutic benefits remain a subject of limited empirical evidence. In 2004, the investigation conducted by Sven Jönhagen, et. al.,  sought to elucidate the potential of sports massage in augmenting recovery following eccentric exercise, a common modality in athletic training. The hypothesis posited that sports massage intervention could mitigate the adverse effects of … Continue reading Does sports massage accelerate recovery from eccentric exercise? A critical evaluation

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Which recovery method reigns supreme? Comparing blood lactate clearance after supramaximal leg exercise

In 1998, the study conducted by N. A. Martin, R. F. Zoeller, R. J. Robertson, and S. M. Lephart, the primary objective was to examine and compare the effects of sports massage, active recovery, and rest on promoting blood lactate clearance subsequent to maximal anaerobic (supramaximal) leg exercise. The research employed a counterbalanced experimental design with repeated measures, with the order of treatment conditions randomly … Continue reading Which recovery method reigns supreme? Comparing blood lactate clearance after supramaximal leg exercise

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