Does post-exercise massage treatment reduce delayed onset muscle soreness? A systematic review

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Deutscher übersetzter Titel:Mindert Massage nach Muskelarbeit den Muskelkater? Eine systematische Uebersicht
Autor:Ernst, E.
Erschienen in:British journal of sports medicine
Veröffentlicht:32 (1998), 3, S. 212-214, Lit.
Format: Literatur (SPOLIT)
Publikationstyp: Zeitschriftenartikel
Medienart: Gedruckte Ressource
Sprache:Englisch
ISSN:0306-3674, 1473-0480
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Erfassungsnummer:PU199810304711
Quelle:BISp

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Background: Delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) is a frequent problem after unaccustomed exercise. No universally accepted treatment exists. Massage therapy is often recommended for this condition but uncertainty exists about its effectiveness. Aim: To determine whether post-exercise massage alleviates the symptoms of DOMS after a bout of strenuous exercise. Method: Various computerised literature searches were carried out and located seven controlled trials. Results: Most of the trials were burdened with serious methodological flaws, and their results are far from uniform. However, most suggest that post-exercise massage may alleviate symptoms of DOMS. Conclusions: Massage therapy may be a promising treatment for DOMS. Definitive studies are warranted. Verf.-Referat