Evaluating the effects of embedded self-massage practice on strength performance: A randomized crossover pilot trial.
<h4>Background</h4>Self-administered massage interventions with a roller massager are commonly used as part of warm-ups and post-workout recovery routines. There is yet no clear consensus regarding the practical guidelines for efficient embedded interventions.<h4>Objectives</h4&...
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| description | <h4>Background</h4>Self-administered massage interventions with a roller massager are commonly used as part of warm-ups and post-workout recovery routines. There is yet no clear consensus regarding the practical guidelines for efficient embedded interventions.<h4>Objectives</h4>The present randomized crossover pilot trial aimed at examining the effects of a rolling intervention with a roller massager embedded within the rests periods of a resistance training protocol. The rolling intervention targeted quadriceps muscles.<h4>Setting</h4>Participants (n = 14) performed two resistance training protocols expected to elicit momentary muscle failure. The protocol consisted in 10 sets of 10 rest-pause repetitions of back squats, with a poundage set up at 50% of the maximal one-repetition. Two min were allocated to recovery between sets. During the recovery periods, participants completed a rolling routine with a roller massager for 60 s (Roller-massager), or underwent passive recovery (Control). The total workload, concentric power, thigh circumference rate of perceived exertion (RPE) and delayed onset of muscle soreness (DOMS) from 24 h to 120 h after completion of the protocol were the dependent variables.<h4>Results</h4>Roller-massager was associated with a reduction in total workload (-11.6%), concentric power (-5.1%) and an increase in perceived exertion compared to Control (p < 0.05). Roller-massager was also associated with reduced thigh circumference after the resistance training protocol, indicating reduced muscle swelling, and reduced DOMS 24 h to 120 h post-workout (p < 0.001).<h4>Conclusion</h4>These findings support that embedded rolling with a roller massager hinders performance and increases effort perception. Embedded interventions may not be suitable during conditioning periods designed to maximize training intensity. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-b5d0deba1faf482eb80b4988c3942e652022-12-22T04:05:17ZengPublic Library of Science (PLoS)PLoS ONE1932-62032021-01-01163e024803110.1371/journal.pone.0248031Evaluating the effects of embedded self-massage practice on strength performance: A randomized crossover pilot trial.Yann KerautretAymeric GuillotFranck Di Rienzo<h4>Background</h4>Self-administered massage interventions with a roller massager are commonly used as part of warm-ups and post-workout recovery routines. There is yet no clear consensus regarding the practical guidelines for efficient embedded interventions.<h4>Objectives</h4>The present randomized crossover pilot trial aimed at examining the effects of a rolling intervention with a roller massager embedded within the rests periods of a resistance training protocol. The rolling intervention targeted quadriceps muscles.<h4>Setting</h4>Participants (n = 14) performed two resistance training protocols expected to elicit momentary muscle failure. The protocol consisted in 10 sets of 10 rest-pause repetitions of back squats, with a poundage set up at 50% of the maximal one-repetition. Two min were allocated to recovery between sets. During the recovery periods, participants completed a rolling routine with a roller massager for 60 s (Roller-massager), or underwent passive recovery (Control). The total workload, concentric power, thigh circumference rate of perceived exertion (RPE) and delayed onset of muscle soreness (DOMS) from 24 h to 120 h after completion of the protocol were the dependent variables.<h4>Results</h4>Roller-massager was associated with a reduction in total workload (-11.6%), concentric power (-5.1%) and an increase in perceived exertion compared to Control (p < 0.05). Roller-massager was also associated with reduced thigh circumference after the resistance training protocol, indicating reduced muscle swelling, and reduced DOMS 24 h to 120 h post-workout (p < 0.001).<h4>Conclusion</h4>These findings support that embedded rolling with a roller massager hinders performance and increases effort perception. Embedded interventions may not be suitable during conditioning periods designed to maximize training intensity.https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0248031 |
| spellingShingle | Yann Kerautret Aymeric Guillot Franck Di Rienzo Evaluating the effects of embedded self-massage practice on strength performance: A randomized crossover pilot trial. PLoS ONE |
| title | Evaluating the effects of embedded self-massage practice on strength performance: A randomized crossover pilot trial. |
| title_full | Evaluating the effects of embedded self-massage practice on strength performance: A randomized crossover pilot trial. |
| title_fullStr | Evaluating the effects of embedded self-massage practice on strength performance: A randomized crossover pilot trial. |
| title_full_unstemmed | Evaluating the effects of embedded self-massage practice on strength performance: A randomized crossover pilot trial. |
| title_short | Evaluating the effects of embedded self-massage practice on strength performance: A randomized crossover pilot trial. |
| title_sort | evaluating the effects of embedded self massage practice on strength performance a randomized crossover pilot trial |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0248031 |
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