Comparison of Acute Effects of Classical Massage and Connective Tissue Massage on Lower Extremity Blood Flow Changes

Yıl 2025, Cilt: 9 Sayı: 1, 1 - 9, 30.06.2025

İsmail Palalı , Özlem Altındağ

https://doi.org/10.32706/tusbid.1693061

Öz

This study aimed to compare the immediate effects of connective tissue massage and classical massage on lower extremity blood circulation in healthy adults, and to better understand the mechanism of connective tissue massage. Twenty healthy participants underwent a 40-minute classical massage on the left lower limb. One week later, the same individuals received a connective tissue massage. Using color Doppler ultrasound, the diameter, flow velocity, and blood volume of the popliteal and posterior tibial arteries were measured before and after each session. Both massage methods led to significant increases in blood flow velocity, vessel diameter, and blood volume (p<0.05). However, connective tissue massage was more effective than classical massage in increasing the flow velocity and volume in the popliteal artery, as well as the diameter and volume in the posterior tibial artery (p<0.05). There was no significant difference between the two techniques regarding the diameter of the popliteal artery and the flow velocity of the posterior tibial artery (p>0.05). Overall, while both methods improved circulation, connective tissue massage produced greater improvements in peripheral blood volume, suggesting it may be more beneficial when enhanced vascular response is desired.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Blood Circulation , Connective Tissue , Doppler Color Ultrasonography , Lower Extremity Massage

Etik Beyan

Approval for the study was obtained from the Clinical Trials Ethics Committee of Erenköy Mental Health and Neurology Training and Research Hospital with decision no. 27 dated 06.11.2017.

Destekleyen Kurum

No contribution and/or support was received during the writing process of this study.

Klasik Masaj ve Konnektif Doku Masajı Uygulamalarının Alt Ekstremite Kan Akış Değişiklikleri Üzerine Olan Akut Etkilerinin Karşılaştırılması

Öz

Bu çalışma, sağlıklı yetişkinlerde konnektif doku masajı ile klasik masajın alt ekstremite kan dolaşımı üzerindeki anlık etkilerini karşılaştırmayı ve konnektif doku masajının etki mekanizmasını daha iyi anlamayı amaçlamıştır. Yirmi sağlıklı katılımcıya sol alt ekstremiteye 40 dakikalık klasik masaj uygulanmıştır. Bir hafta sonra aynı bireylere konnektif doku masajı yapılmıştır. Popliteal ve posterior tibial arterlerin çapı, kan akış hızı ve kan hacmi her uygulamadan önce ve sonra olmak üzere renkli Doppler ultrason ile ölçülmüştür. Her iki masaj yöntemi de kan akış hızı, damar çapı ve kan hacminde anlamlı artış sağlamıştır (p<0,05). Ancak, konnektif doku masajı popliteal arterdeki akış hızı ve hacim ile posterior tibial arterdeki çap ve hacmi klasik masaja göre daha fazla artırmıştır (p<0,05). Popliteal arter çapı ile posterior tibial arter akış hızı açısından iki yöntem arasında anlamlı bir fark bulunmamıştır (p>0,05). Genel olarak her iki masaj yöntemi de dolaşımı artırsa da, konnektif doku masajı periferik kan hacmini artırmada daha etkilidir. Bu bulgular, terapötik hedeflere göre uygun masaj tekniğinin seçilmesinde klinisyenlere yol gösterebilir.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Kan dolaşımı , Konnektif Doku , Doppler Renkli Ultrasonografi , Alt Ekstremite Masajı

Etik Beyan

Çalışma için Erenköy Ruh Sağlığı ve Sinir Hastalıkları Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi Klinik Araştırmalar Etik Kurulu'ndan 06.11.2017 tarih ve 27 sayılı karar ile onay alınmıştır.

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