Assessments of forearm muscular demands and perceived exertions for different massage techniques of the Swedish-type massage

Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSDs) in massage practitioners is prevalent due to physically demanding nature of practice. Given that changes techniques may occur over the course a day accommodate for fatigued muscles and use proper also be compromised with fatigue musculature upper extremity, research regarded effects different on muscular demands needed further explored. In this study, nine male participants performed four Swedish-type including effleurage, petrissage, tapotement, friction same client. The were assessed surface EMG positioned forearm dominant arm flexor digitorum superficialis, carpi radialis, extensor radialis longus, digitorum. Perceived exertions collected using Borg CR 10 scale. results indicated there are significant differences among muscle technique demands. Similar perceived observed current study. addition, statistically interaction effect between To reduce load which potential risk factor associated development WRMSDs based time perform tapotement during session could extended prevent overexertion required petrissage effleurage techniques.