Publications by authors named "Milos Dakic"
Article Synopsis
- Maintaining optimal muscle performance during fatigue is vital in sports, leading to a search for effective recovery methods.
- The study evaluated four recovery techniques (passive rest, percussive mechanical, vibro-mechanical, and manual massage) on healthy male students using tensiomyography to assess muscle responses.
- Results indicated vibro-mechanical massage significantly improved muscle recovery, while manual massage also showed positive effects, unlike percussion mechanical and passive rest, suggesting these methods can help sports professionals enhance recovery strategies.
Background: A massage is a tool that is frequently used in sports and exercise in general for recovery and increased performance. In this review paper, we aimed to search and systemize current literature findings relating to massages' effects on sports and exercise performance concerning its effects on motor abilities and neurophysiological and psychological mechanisms.
Methods: The review has been written following the PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analysis) guidelines.