Mean (SD) for changes in hamstring peak eccentric torque (N•m) and range of motion (degrees)
| Variable/group | Baseline | 0 h | 2 h | 6 h | 24 h | 48 h |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| *Indicates a significant difference from baseline (p<0.00). | ||||||
| N/A – Indicates that ROM was not measured during this time period. | ||||||
| Peak torque | ||||||
| Massage | 144.7 (49.2) | 120.3 (38.2)* | 110.5 (35.6)* | 115.5 (36.7)* | 110.2 (36.7)* | 115.8 (38.2)* |
| Control | 154.4 (42.4) | 134.3 (43.1)* | 123.6 (41.2)* | 128.7 (44.8)* | 119.2 (46.3)* | 120.9 (44.8)* |
| ROM | ||||||
| Massage | 88.9 (17.8) | N/A | N/A | 84.8 (12.8) | 79.3 (10.7)* | 79.7 (14.0)* |
| Control | 82.4 (8.6) | N/A | N/A | 78.3 (10.3) | 75.1 (8.5)* | 69.0 (10.6)* |