Impact of Massage on Daytime Napping

NACompletedINTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment

15

Participants

Timeline

Start Date

April 3, 2023

Primary Completion Date

September 13, 2024

Study Completion Date

November 29, 2024

Conditions
Sleep Deprivation
Interventions
OTHER

Activation Massage therapy

"Massage Sessions~Activation (Sports) massage The activation (sports) type of massage will be used as one of the massage interventions. This technique will be performed on a full body with more attention given to specific leg muscle groups such as the feet, the gastrocnemius, the femoral biceps and quadriceps and in upper body muscle groups such as the triceps, the rhomboid, the deltoid, the trapezius and head areas. Briefly, this type of massage involves a wide range of techniques that include effleurage, palmar sliding, pounding and hacking. The total duration of the activation message will be 30 minutes."

OTHER

Relaxation Massage Therapy

Relaxation massage The Relaxation type of massage will be used as the second type of intervention in this study. This technique is designed to promote deep relaxation, reduce stress and enhance overall well-being. It is characterized by the use of four primary techniques performed on the full body, including the palms and feet. Specifically, these techniques consist of effleurage

Trial Locations (1)

GR42100

School of Physical Education, Sports and Dietetics, TEFAA, Trikala

All Listed Sponsors
collaborator

University of Nicosia

OTHER

lead

University of Thessaly

OTHER