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Percussive Massage Therapy and Muscle Architecture
Sponsor: Karadeniz Technical University
Summary
Percussive massage therapy (PMT) is widely used in therapeutic and athletic settings, but its effects on muscle architecture are not yet fully understood. This study aims to examine the acute effects of PMT applied to the plantar flexor muscles on the muscle architecture of the medial and lateral gastrocnemius muscles in healthy adults aged 18 to 30 years. Participants will be randomly assigned to either a PMT group or a control group. Ultrasonographic assessments will be performed before and after the intervention to evaluate muscle thickness, pennation angle, and fascicle length. The findings of this study may help clarify the acute effects of PMT on muscle structure.
Official title: Acute Effects of Percussive Massage Therapy Applied to Healthy Individuals on Gastrocnemius Muscle Architecture: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 30 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
40
Start Date
2025-11-17
Completion Date
2026-02-10
Last Updated
2026-01-26
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Percussive Massage Therapy (PMT)
Percussive massage therapy is applied to the plantar flexor muscle groups of both legs for 8 minutes using standardized procedures.
Locations (1)
Karadeniz Technical University
Trabzon, Turkey (Türkiye)