Classic Sports Massage Vs. Chinese Self-Massage. Which One Is More Effective In Warm-Up?

Study aim: Warm-up is an indispensable element of sports training. The aim of the study was to determine the effect of warm-up exercises with Swedish, classic sports massage and Chinese self-massage on functional limitations of the locomotive system.Materials and methods: The study included 42 women and 13 men aged 19 to 22. They all performed the Functional Movement Screen (FMS) test. without a warm-up, and then (after a week) performed it again after either a standard warm-up with sports massage (Group 1) or a warm-up with Chinese self-massage (Group 2).Results: Both groups obtained significantly higher results in the second measurement (FMS test). preceded by a standard warm-up with sports massage (Group 1. p = 0.003) and warm-up with Chinese self-massage (Group 2. p = 0.000). In Group 1. statistically significant differences were observed in the results of the exercises: hurdle step and push-ups. In Group 2, the difference was significant in the attempts to sit down deep. walk over the fence and pump.Conclusion: There were no significant differences between the groups that used massage and self-massage. Both methods can improve movement functionality.