The Immediate Effects of Manual Massage of Forearm on Power-Grip Strength and Endurance in Healthy Young Men

Abstract

Objective: The purpose of this study was to examine the immediate effects of a single massage session on hand grip strength and endurance after isometric exercise in healthy young men under controlled conditions. Methods: A total of 44 healthy young men from a university population participated in the study. They were randomized to receive either massage or passive movement intervention. Hand grip endurance and hand grip strength in both groups were recorded using a Jamar hand grip dynamometer and a digital chronometer before and after the intervention. Statistical analysis was performed using the Wilcoxon, Mann-Whitney, and paired t test as well as independent t test. Results: Pre-and postmean hand grip endurance times for the massage group were 38.4 ± 12 and 46.5 ± 13 seconds (P b .001), and hand grip strength values were 43 ± 5.6 and 45.7 ± 5.3 kg (P = .077). Pre-and postmean hand grip endurance times for the passive movement group were 33 ± 12.3 and 31.9 ± 10.7 seconds (P = .513), and hand grip strength values were 42.8 ± 6 and 42.9 ± 5.6 kg (P = .854). Conclusion: Immediately after 1 session of massage to the forearm and hand, the grip endurance improved in a group of healthy young men. However, passive movement of the upper limb for 1 session did not enhance grip performance.

Clinical Effect of Abdominal Massage Therapy on Blood Glucose and Intestinal Microbiota in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes

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Manual Massage Therapy for Patients with COPD: A Scoping Review

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Effect of Deep Friction Massage with Taping Technique on Strength, Pain, Function and Wrist Extensor Muscle Activity in Patient with Tennis Elbow

“…Applying taping, the results of increased muscle strength and the results of previous studies show that the body segment is anchored to create more tension and to increase muscle strength than the unfixed site. In addition, in a previous study, Nagrale et al 20 found that Pain-free grip strength was significantly increased by applying DFM to tennis elbow patients, and Molouki et al 32 applied manual therapy to Pain-free grip strength. There was a study that increased free grip strength and Hand grip endurance.…”

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