Muscle Massage Adding Capacitive Resistive Electric Transfer Therapy in Active or Sham Condition for Post-Exercise Recovery in Athletes: A Crossover Clinical Trial.
Max Canet-Vintró, Guillermo Rubén Oviedo, Carlos López-de-Celis et al.
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In 30 seconds
This randomized controlled trial evaluated the effects of adding active capacitive resistive electric transfer (CRET) therapy to muscle recovery massage in 25 athletes. The study found that active CRET resulted in lower blood lactate concentration at 60 minutes post-exercise compared to sham CRET (p = 0.029). However, no significant differences were noted in performance metrics from the Wingate test.
Key findings
- Active CRET led to lower blood lactate concentration at 60 minutes post-exercise (p = 0.029).
- Ultrasound measurements showed differences in muscle thickness and echogenicity between active and sham CRET.
- No significant differences were found in Wingate test performance or muscle activity between conditions.
Why it matters
Understanding effective recovery strategies is crucial for athletes to enhance performance and reduce injury risk. This study suggests that incorporating active CRET may improve certain recovery indicators, although functional benefits remain unclear.