Comparison of Passive Stretching Versus Massage on Preventing the Symptoms of Delayed Onset Muscle S

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IDL - International Digital Library Of Medical and Research Volume 1, Issue 5, May 2017

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International e-Journal For Medical And Research-2017

Comparison of Passive Stretching Versus Massage on Preventing the Symptoms of Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness in Normal Adults. Mr. Ruth Magedelin. R Mr. Saravana Hariganesh. M

OBJECTIVE: To compare the effectiveness of passive stretching versus massage on preventing the symptoms of delayed onset muscle soreness in normal adults. STUDY DESIGN: Quasi- Experimental study design. SUBJECTS: 50subjects, with the age group of 18-21 years of both the genders were selected. INTERVENTION: Subjects were randomly divided into 2 groups (Group A& Group B), 25 subjects in Group A received passive stretching and 25 subjects in Group B received Massage after 3 hours of inducing DOMS. OUTCOME MEASURE: Pain, Elbow Range of Motion and swelling were assessed by Visual analogue scale, goniometer, Inch tape. RESULTS: Statistical analysis was done by using independent ‘t’ test and paired ‘t’ test which showed there is no statistical significant difference between Group A(Passive stretching) and Group B(Massage). CONCLUSION: The result of this study concludes that massage decreased the pain immediately after intervention and regained the Elbow Range of Motion at immediately at 24 hours, at 48 hours and 72 hours than passive stretching. But massage and passive stretching has equal effect on pain reduction at 24hours, 48 hours and 72 hours after intervention. Similarly they both have equal effect on Arm Circumference. KEY WORDS: Delayed onset muscle soreness, Eccentric exercise, Elbow flexors, Muscle strength, Elbow Range of motion, Passive stretching, Massage. IDL - International Digital Library

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