Comparing the Efficacy of Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization and Massage Therapy in Alleviating Gastrocnemius Muscle Pain in 800-Meter Runners

Kurniawan ; Muhammad Dwi ; Deasy Virka Sari ; Ragil Aidil Fitriasari Addini ; Aditya Hans Suwignjo
Physiotherapy and Physical Rehabilitation Journal... 📅 2024 Vol 3, No 1 🔗 DOI: 10.63520/pprj.v3i1.568
Abstract
This study investigated the effects of Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) and massage therapy on reducing gastrocnemius muscle pain in 800-meter runners experiencing delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS). The primary objective was to compare the effectiveness of these two interventions in alleviating muscle pain. We conducted a quasi-experimental study with 40 athletes randomly assigned to either the IASTM or massage therapy group. Pain levels were measured using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) before and after a 4-week intervention period. Results indicated that while neither intervention showed a statistically significant difference (p > 0.05), massage therapy provided a greater average pain reduction (4.0) compared to IASTM (3.5). This suggests that massage therapy may be slightly more effective for managing DOMS. Our research contributes to the field of sports medicine by providing evidence on the comparative effectiveness of IASTM and massage therapy, offering insights that can help optimize recovery strategies for athletes
Keywords
Massage Therapy; IASTM; DOMS
How to Cite

Kurniawan, et al. (2024). Comparing the Efficacy of Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization and Massage Therapy in Alleviating Gastrocnemius Muscle Pain in 800-Meter Runners. Physiotherapy and Physical Rehabilitation Journal (PPRJ), 3(1). https://doi.org/10.63520/pprj.v3i1.568

Kurniawan, Muhammad Dwi; Deasy Virka Sari; Ragil Aidil Fitriasari Addini; Aditya Hans Suwignjo, "Comparing the Efficacy of Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization and Massage Therapy in Alleviating Gastrocnemius Muscle Pain in 800-Meter Runners," Physiotherapy and Physical Rehabilitation Journal (PPRJ), vol. 3, no. 1, 2024.

Kurniawan, Muhammad Dwi; Deasy Virka Sari; Ragil Aidil Fitriasari Addini; Aditya Hans Suwignjo. "Comparing the Efficacy of Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization and Massage Therapy in Alleviating Gastrocnemius Muscle Pain in 800-Meter Runners." Physiotherapy and Physical Rehabilitation Journal (PPRJ), vol. 3, no. 1, 2024.

Kurniawan, Muhammad Dwi; Deasy Virka Sari; Ragil Aidil Fitriasari Addini; Aditya Hans Suwignjo. "Comparing the Efficacy of Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization and Massage Therapy in Alleviating Gastrocnemius Muscle Pain in 800-Meter Runners." Physiotherapy and Physical Rehabilitation Journal (PPRJ) 3, no. 1 (2024).

Kurniawan, et al. (2024) 'Comparing the Efficacy of Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization and Massage Therapy in Alleviating Gastrocnemius Muscle Pain in 800-Meter Runners', Physiotherapy and Physical Rehabilitation Journal (PPRJ), 3(1). doi: 10.63520/pprj.v3i1.568.

Kurniawan, Muhammad Dwi; Deasy Virka Sari; Ragil Aidil Fitriasari Addini; Aditya Hans Suwignjo. Comparing the Efficacy of Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization and Massage Therapy in Alleviating Gastrocnemius Muscle Pain in 800-Meter Runners. Physiotherapy and Physical Rehabilitation Journal (PPRJ). 2024;3(1).

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