Abstract: Background: Flexibility and jump performance are essential motor skills for athletic performance. Flexibility supports proper biomechanical function, while vertical jump ability reflects lower-body power. Warm-up routines often include techniques like foam rolling and percussive massage therapy, which have been shown to enhance flexibility and performance.
Objective: To compare the effects of percussive massage therapy combined with foam rolling versus foam rolling alone on hamstring flexibility and vertical jump performance in track athletes.
Methodology: A pre-post experimental study was conducted with 30 track athletes, divided into two groups (n=15 each). Group A received percussive massage therapy and foam rolling. Group B received foam rolling alone. The intervention lasted six weeks. Hamstring flexibility was assessed using the Modified Sit and Reach Test, and jump performance was measured using the Vertical Jump Test.
Results: Post-intervention analysis using unpaired t-tests showed Significant improvement in flexibility for Group A compared to Group B (t = 8.927, p < 0.05). Significant improvement in vertical jump performance in Group A compared to Group B (t = 3.612, p < 0.05)
Conclusion: Percussive massage therapy combined with foam rolling significantly improves hamstring flexibility and jump performance more than foam rolling alone in track athletes.
Keywords: Track athletes, Percussive massage therapy, Foam rolling, Flexibility, Jump performance.
Title: EFFECT OF PERCUSSIVE MASSAGE THERAPY AND FOAM ROLLING VERSUS FOAM ROLLING ALONE ON FLEXIBILITY AND JUMP PERFORMANCE IN TRACK ATHLETES
Author: Suryaprakash Nagaraj, Manoj Abraham Manoharlal, Divya Raveendar
International Journal of Healthcare Sciences
ISSN 2348-5728 (Online)
Vol. 13, Issue 1, April 2025 - September 2025
Page No: 588-595
Research Publish Journals
Website: www.researchpublish.com
Published Date: 21-August-2025
