15
Participants
Start Date
April 3, 2023
Primary Completion Date
September 13, 2024
Study Completion Date
November 29, 2024
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."
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
School of Physical Education, Sports and Dietetics, TEFAA, Trikala
University of Nicosia
OTHER
University of Thessaly
OTHER