Acute Effects of Percussive Therapy

Monira Aldhahi

Status: Completed

Conditions: Health Adult Subjects

Treatments: Device: Percussive Massage Therapy; Other: Passive Rest

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT07354256

PNU-9

Details and patient eligibility

About

This randomized crossover study investigates the acute effects of different percussive massage intensities on agility, jumping, strength, and power performance in trained male football players. Participants complete three experimental conditions (no massage, low-intensity percussive massage, and moderate-intensity percussive massage) at two different times of day (morning and evening). Performance outcomes are assessed immediately following each intervention to examine dose-response effects and potential interactions with circadian timing.

Enrollment: 18 patients

Sex: Male

Ages: 18 to 30 years old

Volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• Male football players aged 18-25 years
• Possession of an active football license
• Minimum of 2 years of systematic football training experience
• Regular participation in football training at least three times per week
• Willingness and ability to attend both morning and evening testing sessions
• Ability to provide written informed consent

Exclusion criteria

• Presence of any acute or chronic musculoskeletal injury
• History of neurological disorders
• Any medical condition that could affect neuromuscular performance or limit safe participation
• Current illness, pain, or discomfort during the study period
• Inability to complete all experimental sessions or comply with study procedures

Trial design

Primary purpose: Treatment

Allocation: Randomized

Interventional model: Crossover Assignment

Masking: None (Open label)

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18 participants in 3 patient groups

PASSIVE REST (Control)

Other group

Description:

Participants rested in a seated position for 5 minutes with no massage applied. This condition served as the passive control to account for baseline performance and circadian variation.

Treatment:

Other: Passive Rest

Low-Intensity Percussive Massage (28 Hz)

Experimental group

Description:

Participants received low-intensity percussive massage using a handheld massage device at 28 Hz for a total duration of 5 minutes (2.5 minutes per leg), targeting the quadriceps, hamstrings, and gluteal muscles.

Treatment:

Device: Percussive Massage Therapy

Moderate-Intensity Percussive Massage (35 Hz)

Experimental group

Description:

Participants received moderate-intensity percussive massage using a handheld massage device at 35 Hz for a total duration of 5 minutes (2.5 minutes per leg), targeting the quadriceps, hamstrings, and gluteal muscles.

Treatment:

Device: Percussive Massage Therapy