Effects of mechanical-bed massage on exercise-induced back fatigue in athletes

Abstract

[Purpose] The study aimed to preliminarily investigate the effects of mechanical-bed massage on exercise-induced back fatigue in athletes. [Subjects and Methods] Twelve male college athletes, randomly allocated to experimental or control groups, were instructed to perform reverse sit-up for 8 sessions until they became fatigued. The experimental group received a 20-min mechanical-bed massage session, while the control group rested on a bed for the same period of time. Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) on perceived back muscle fatigue, back muscle endurance, and Heart Rate Variability (HRV) parameters including stress index (SI), HRV index, SDNN, RMSSD, pNN50, LF, HF, and LF/HF were analyzed. [Results] Immediately and 24 hours after the intervention, the VAS significantly differed between the groups. Experimental group’s HF was significantly higher immediately after the intervention than control group. Experimental group’s LF and LF/HF were significantly lower immediately after the intervention than the control group. [Conclusion] Mechanical bed massage may help athletes overcome the subjective feelings of exercise-induced fatigue, modulate the automatic nervous system activity, especially for balancing sympathetic and parasympathetic activities. Therefore, mechanical bed massage may facilitate recovery from muscle and central fatigue after athlete training or competition.

Effects of Manual Therapy and Mechanical Massage on Spinal Alignment, Extension Range of Motion, Back Extensor Electromyographic Activity, and Thoracic Extension Strength in Individuals with Thoracic Hyperkyphosis: A Randomized Controlled Trial

“…With rapid recent technological developments, manual techniques can be implemented using mechanical devices without the need for manual handling; hence, mechanical massage can be performed using a skilled manual technique at any time in a private, convenient, and controlled setting [ 19 , 20 ]. Previous studies demonstrated the effects of mechanical massage on stress [ 21 ]; mental fatigue and cognitive function [ 22 ]; heart rate, blood pressure, and temperature [ 23 ]; muscle relaxation [ 19 ]; and muscle fatigue and sympathetic and parasympathetic balance [ 24 ]. Mechanical back massage releases the erector spinae while simultaneously gliding the thoracic spine vertically with a mobilization effect that extends by segment.…”

Health efficacy of electrically operated automated massage on muscle properties, peripheral circulation, and physio-psychological variables: a narrative review

“…However, Do-Kim et al [21] had incorporated heating to the mechanical bed massage intervention to examine the combined effect. Zhong et al [52] reported no statistically significant difference in back muscle extension (BME) between massage and control group. The study noted the slower rate of decline in BME in massage group, which they associated with increased blood flow and elimination of metabolites, but the evidence was not conclusive.…”

“…Two studies investigated on the effect of mechanical bed massage on lower back muscle fatigue, strength, and recovery. In one study by Zhong et al [52], the researchers induced muscle fatigue through reverse sit ups in prone position followed by mechanical bed massage and evaluated back muscle endurance immediately, and 24 h after the intervention. The sample for this study comprised entirely of athletes.…”

The Comparison of Strategies for Physiological Recovery Coach and Province Level Fencing Athlete during the Pandemic Covid-19

“…Compressent garment has been proposed to prevent performance degradation and improve recovery by speeding up nutrient delivery, improving post-workout edema, muscle soreness (DOMS), and muscle damage. The use of compressent garment can minimize the symptoms of muscle damage due to exercise (EIMD) which usually occurs as a result of unusual or eccentric exercise [4].According to Molly Winke et al [37]in their study, the muscle swelling assessed through changes in upper arm circumference was significantly lower in treatment compressed garment (1.7 vs 2.0 cm in compressed sleeves, p = 0.012).Interference ROM during Compressent Garments (PCD) treatment was lower and peak pain was 39% lower (27.5 mm in PCD compared to 45.2 mm in the compress arm (CS), p <0.05. using compressent garments further reduces the peak disturbance and recovery time from DOMS (Delayed Omzet Muscle Sorrenes).…”