Effects of Percussive Therapy and Manual Massage on Pain, Range of Motion, Muscle Tension and Countermovement Jump Height After Acute Eccentric Exercise in Young Triathletes

Authors : Yaşar Gül Özkaya, Kemal Okan Arikan

Pages : 810-823

Doi:10.38021/asbid.1818430

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Publication Date : 2025-12-28

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of percussive therapy and manual massage applied to athletes following an eccentric exercise protocol on pain, range of motion, muscle tension, and vertical jump height. Male triathletes aged 15-18 years who trained regularly 6 days a week participated in the study. Participants were assigned to one of the following groups: control (CG), manual group (MG), and percussive group (PG). Athletes\\\' baseline perceived pain score, muscle tension, ankle joint range of motion (ROM), and vertical jump height were measured at rest. A 6-day Alfredson eccentric exercise protocol was then applied to all 3 groups, and all measurements were repeated post-exercise. Manual massage following the Alfredson exercise protocol reduced perceived pain and muscle tension and increased joint range of motion. In athletes, percussive therapy following the Alfredson exercise protocol reduced perceived pain and increased vertical jump height and joint range of motion. In conclusion, both manual massage and percussive therapy are effective methods to eliminate the negative effects such as pain, limited range of motion, and increased muscle tension that may occur after eccentric exercise and can be recommended to triathletes in the post-training period.
Keywords : manuel masaj, Alfredson protokolü, perküsif terapi, kas gerginliği

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