Does post-exercise massage treatment reduce delayed onset muscle soreness? A systematic review
Deutscher übersetzter Titel: | Mindert Massage nach Muskelarbeit den Muskelkater? Eine systematische Uebersicht |
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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 |
Abstract des Autors
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