February 2016 PMID 26744335

Massage and Performance Recovery: A Meta-Analytical Review.

Wigand Poppendieck, Melissa Wegmann, Alexander Ferrauti, Michael Kellmann, Mark Pfeiffer, Tim Meyer

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What people are saying

The discussions show a balanced curiosity about massage's role in recovery, with comments like '¿El masaje acelera la recuperacion tras el ejercicio?' and references to studies from 2010 and 2016. The tone is inquisitive but cautious, reflecting recognition of the modest and somewhat unclear effects highlighted in the research, with some posts questioning the effectiveness or calling for further investigation.

AgreementNeither agree nor disagree

Most discussions acknowledge the modest or unclear effects of massage, reflecting some skepticism, but few outright disagree with the publication's findings.

InterestModerate interest

There is a genuine curiosity about the topic, with posts asking questions and referencing new studies, indicating a moderate level of interest.

EngagementModerate engagement

Participants actively reference multiple studies and ask for protocols, showing a decent level of engagement without deep debate or extensive analysis.

ImpactNeutral impact

While the discussions raise awareness, few indicate that the publication has significantly changed perceptions or practices yet, so impact remains moderate.

Abstract in brief

  • The review found that massage can have small positive effects on athlete recovery, especially for short-term recovery (up to 10 minutes) and after high-intensity mixed exercises, but the overall impact is modest and not clearly understood.
  • Shorter massages (around 5-12 minutes) tend to be more effective than longer sessions, and untrained individuals may benefit more from massage than trained athletes.
  • Despite some benefits, the limited and inconsistent effects raise questions about whether massage should be widely used as a primary recovery method for competitive athletes.]

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Liam Anderson
@liam_anderson5 · X

I hope that this thread will create some debate and please if people have found some protocols not to work or better than others then send a reply. For further reading see below.. https://t.co/HyMjp9rXN8 https://t.co/bwXnDMnpr1 https://t.co/KcqBeUQZA6 https://t.co/rF4sRVnsT9

Feb 23, 2021 · 11 likes · 1 share · 2,277 followers View post →
藤井 直人 Naoto Fujii
@naotofuj · X

学部生のzoom授業で、マッサージとパフォーマンスの文献を議論しました。 Had undergrad zoom class duscussing on massage for performance! https://t.co/WtGIqtX5Dl

May 11, 2020 · 5 likes · 5,525 followers View post →
Oliver Faude
@OliverFaude · X

@ChrisKirk_ASP @hattersley4 That's correct. Best evidence for appropriate diet. But I wonder why massage got 30 points.

Aug 12, 2022 · 4 likes · 1 share · 1,973 followers View post →
Enri Alonso
@ealonso1993 · X

Sep 30, 2021 · 3 likes · 1 share · 815 followers View post →
Homosapiens
@Homosapiens016 · X

@JorgeGarBas Hay dos estudios del mismo grupo de meta-analisis, uno en 2010 y 2016, en resumen no parece tampoco que los estiramientos e incluso los masajes aceleren la recuperacion tras el ejercicio, https://t.co/T2KtErM6GI, habrá que estar atento a lo que salga.

Feb 5, 2022 · 2 likes · 45 followers View post →
Muaz Azmi
@muaznorazmi · X

Kesan urutan pada kitaran haid? Tiada kajian lagi. Kajian kebaikan urutan pun masih banyak perlu dikaji. https://t.co/5OEP22bSUF https://t.co/Rey7qNuFd9 https://t.co/HDAwALfeNB

May 10, 2024 · 1 like · 53 followers View post →

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Muaz Azmi
@muaznorazmi · X

Kesan urutan pada kitaran haid? Tiada kajian lagi. Kajian kebaikan urutan pun masih banyak perlu dikaji. https://t.co/5OEP22bSUF https://t.co/Rey7qNuFd9 https://t.co/HDAwALfeNB

May 10, 2024 · 1 like · 53 followers View post →
Dominic Munnelly - this is the way
@dominicmunnelly · X

RT @OliverFaude: @ChrisKirk_ASP @hattersley4 That's correct. Best evidence for appropriate diet. But I wonder why massage got 30 points.

Aug 12, 2022 · 1 share · 2,706 followers View post →
Oliver Faude
@OliverFaude · X

@ChrisKirk_ASP @hattersley4 That's correct. Best evidence for appropriate diet. But I wonder why massage got 30 points.

Aug 12, 2022 · 4 likes · 1 share · 1,973 followers View post →
Homosapiens
@Homosapiens016 · X

@JorgeGarBas Hay dos estudios del mismo grupo de meta-analisis, uno en 2010 y 2016, en resumen no parece tampoco que los estiramientos e incluso los masajes aceleren la recuperacion tras el ejercicio, https://t.co/T2KtErM6GI, habrá que estar atento a lo que salga.

Feb 5, 2022 · 2 likes · 45 followers View post →
ABELinef
@ABELinef · X

RT @ealonso1993:

Sep 30, 2021 · 1 share · 341 followers View post →
Enri Alonso
@ealonso1993 · X

Sep 30, 2021 · 815 followers View post →
Enri Alonso
@ealonso1993 · X

Sep 30, 2021 · 3 likes · 1 share · 815 followers View post →
Homosapiens
@Homosapiens016 · X

¿El masaje acelera la recuperacion tras el ejercicio?. Parece que aún no está todo tan claro. https://t.co/T2KtEruvPa

Jul 11, 2021 · 45 followers View post →
Guy Thibault
@TiboGuy · X

RT @fredgrappe: Very surprising !The effects of massage on performance recovery are rather small and partly unclear... https://t.co/Dn1uVKE…

Jul 8, 2021 · 8 shares · 2,132 followers View post →
Joshua Smith MSc
@josh_smith_RSA · X

RT @liam_anderson5: I hope that this thread will create some debate and please if people have found some protocols not to work or better th…

Feb 23, 2021 · 1 share · 2,633 followers View post →
Liam Anderson
@liam_anderson5 · X

I hope that this thread will create some debate and please if people have found some protocols not to work or better than others then send a reply. For further reading see below.. https://t.co/HyMjp9rXN8 https://t.co/bwXnDMnpr1 https://t.co/KcqBeUQZA6 https://t.co/rF4sRVnsT9

Feb 23, 2021 · 11 likes · 1 share · 2,277 followers View post →
藤井 直人 Naoto Fujii
@naotofuj · X

学部生のzoom授業で、マッサージとパフォーマンスの文献を議論しました。 Had undergrad zoom class duscussing on massage for performance! https://t.co/WtGIqtX5Dl

May 11, 2020 · 5 likes · 5,525 followers View post →
Andréa Braga
@ABragaPerf · X

RT @fredgrappe: Very surprising !The effects of massage on performance recovery are rather small and partly unclear... https://t.co/Dn1uVKE…

Oct 25, 2019 · 8 shares · 161 followers View post →
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