This study aimed to investigate the effects of sports massage and active recovery on fatigue parameters (HR, RPE, and TQR) in 32 Karate athletes. Using a two-group pre and post-test design, participants were allocated to sports massage (n=16) and active recovery groups based on sex and resting heart rates. Both groups engaged in 90 minutes of submaximal karate training, followed by pre-test measurements, a 15-minute recovery period, and post-test assessments. Paired t-tests analyzed within-group HR and RPE differences, while independent tests compared HR, RPE, and TQR between groups. Results showed significant reductions in HR (p< 0.001) and RPE (p< 0.001) for both interventions. No significant differences were observed in post-test HR (p=0.427) and TQR (p=0.524) between groups. However, the sports massage group had significantly lower post-test RPE (4.7 ± 1.2) compared to the active recovery group (3.6 ± 1.2, p=0.013). In conclusion, both interventions improved HR and RPE, with sports massage demonstrating superior effects on reducing RPE. Future research should explore long-term effects, optimal timing, and personalized approaches for athletes.
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Patra, R. S., Arovah, N. I., & Graha, A. S. (2023). The Effect of Sports Massage and Active Recovery on Fatigue Parameters among Karate Athletes. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MULTIDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS, 06(07). https://doi.org/10.47191/ijmra/v6-i7-28
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