Hongsuwan C, Eungpinichpong W, Chatchawan U, Yamauchi J. Effects of Thai massage on physical fitness in soccer players.
J Phys Ther Sci 2015;
27:505-8. [PMID:
25729203 PMCID:
PMC4339173 DOI:
10.1589/jpts.27.505]
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Abstract
[Purpose] The aim of this study was to determine the effects of Thai massage on physical
fitness in soccer players. [Subjects and Methods] Thirty-four soccer players were randomly
assigned to receive either rest (the control group) or three 30-minute sessions of Thai
massage over a period of 10 days. Seven physical fitness tests consisting of sit and
reach, hand grip strength, 40 yards technical agility, 50-meter sprint, sit-ups, push-ups,
and VO2, max were measured before and after Thai massage or rest. [Results] All
the physical fitness tests were significantly improved after a single session of Thai
massage, whereas only the sit and reach, and the sit-ups tests were improved in the
control group. [Conclusion] Thai massage could provide an improvement in physical
performance in soccer players.
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