Can a massage gun boost your jump? study tests percussive therapy on teens

NCT ID NCT07152275

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 12, 2026 · Updated 39 times

Summary

This study looked at how a 2-minute percussive therapy session (like using a massage gun) on the hamstring muscles affects flexibility, balance, and jumping ability in 60 males under 19. Half were licensed U19 football players, and half were sedentary. Researchers measured changes using simple tests like sit-and-reach and vertical jumps. The goal was to see if this therapy works differently for active versus inactive people.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Yuksek Ihtisas University

    Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)

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