Post-Exercise Massage Improves Lower-Limb Range of Motion Following Strenuous Physical Activity: A Randomized Controlled Trial
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Strenuous physical activity has a negative impact if optimal recovery is not implemented. One effect of Strenuous physical activity is the disruption of joint mobility, known as ROM (range of motion). In this case, it is necessary to implement good recovery, one of which is massage. This study aims to determine the effect of massage on improving joint mobility after strenuous physical activity. The research method used an experimental study with a randomized controlled trial design and a pretest-posttest approach. Data collection in this study used a goniometer to measure the ROM of the lower extremities. The results showed that the intervention group experienced changes in ROM after physical activity (p < 0.05), while the control group also experienced changes in ROM after physical activity (p < 0.05). Although both groups showed changes, the intervention group improved, while the control group worsened. The difference in posttest values between the two groups was statistically significant (p < 0.05). Thus, the study concludes that massage increases ROM after physical activity
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