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Massage vs. pneumatic compression for muscle pain & fatigue for ultramarathon recovery
November 2016
Massage vs. pneumatic compression for muscle pain & fatigue for ultramarathon recovery
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:1
A Randomized Controlled Trial of Massage and Pneumatic Compression for Ultramarathon Recovery
J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2016 May;46(5):320-6.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
73 athletes who participated in the 161km ultramarathon were randomized to one of three post-race therapies, administered in a single treatment, for the purpose of comparing muscle pain, soreness, fatigue, and functional performance immediately after therapy and up to 7 days post-marathon: (1) Massage, (2) Pneumatic Compression, or (3) Control (no therapy). Results demonstrated that massage was as...
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