De manos a músculos: masaje deportivo para profesionales de la educación física
Synopsis
La idea de este libro surgió de una constatación repetida en nuestras aulas, en nuestros consultorios y en las canchas y pistas donde hemos acompañado a deportistas de distintos niveles: el masaje deportivo se enseña y se practica con frecuencia como un conjunto de maniobras que se transmiten de manera casi artesanal, de generación en generación, sin que exista siempre un espacio formal en el que dicha práctica se confronte de manera sistemática con la evidencia científica disponible. Como docentes e investigadores vinculados al programa de Licenciatura en Educación Física, Recreación y Deportes de la Universidad del Atlántico, y como profesionales que hemos ejercido la aplicación directa del masaje en contextos deportivos reales, sentimos la necesidad de construir un texto que cerrara esa brecha.
De manos a músculos: masaje deportivo para profesionales de la educación física es, ante todo, un esfuerzo por integrar tres campos de conocimiento que con demasiada frecuencia se abordan de manera fragmentada: la anatomía y la fisiología aplicada, la biomecánica del movimiento humano, y la técnica manual propiamente dicha, todo ello leído a la luz de la literatura científica más reciente disponible sobre los efectos reales del masaje deportivo. Hemos optado deliberadamente por no presentar el masaje como una herramienta infalible, sino por mostrarlo tal como lo respalda la evidencia: una práctica con beneficios documentados, particularmente en el plano de la percepción del dolor, la fatiga y el bienestar psicológico del deportista, y con limitaciones igualmente documentadas en cuanto a su capacidad de acelerar la recuperación funcional objetiva.
References
Ajimsha, M. S., Al-Mudahka, N. R., & Al-Madzhar, J. A. (2015). Effectiveness of myofascial release: Systematic review of randomized controlled trials. Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, 19(1), 102–112. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbmt.2014.06.001
Albert, W. J., Duncan, C., Currie-Jackson, N., Gaudet, B., & Callaghan, J. P. (2006). Biomechanical assessment of massage therapists. Occupational Ergonomics, 6(1), 1–11. https://doi.org/10.3233/OER-2006-6101
Allen, D. G., Lamb, G. D., & Westerblad, H. (2008). Skeletal muscle fatigue: Cellular mechanisms. Physiological Reviews, 88(1), 287–332. https://doi.org/10.1152/physrev.00015.2007
American Massage Therapy Association. (s.f.). Beauty of basic massage techniques. Massage Therapy Journal. https://www.amtamassage.org/publications/massage-therapy-journal/basics-of-massage-therapy/
Anderson, R. B. (2018). Improving body mechanics using experiential learning and ergonomic tools in massage therapy education. International Journal of Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork, 11(4), 23–31.
Barraclough, W., Baskwill, A., Higgs, C., Neilson, S., & Wilcox, D. (2022). A survey of Canadian massage therapists' experiences of work-related pain. International Journal of Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork, 15(3), 18–26. https://doi.org/10.3822/ijtmb.v15i3.717
Bartlett, R. (2014). Introduction to sports biomechanics: Analysing human movement patterns (3rd ed.). Routledge.
Benjamin, P. J., & Tappan, F. M. (2004). Tappan's handbook of healing massage techniques (4.ª ed.). Prentice Hall.
Biriukov, A. (2001). Masaje deportivo (3.ª ed.). Editorial Paidotribo.
Candia Luján, R., Paredes Carrera, R., Costa Moreira, O., Candia Sosa, K., & De Paz Fernández, J. (2019). El masaje en la prevención y tratamiento del dolor muscular tardío: una revisión sistemática actualizada. Revista Iberoamericana de Ciencias de la Actividad Física y el Deporte, 6(3), 38–56. https://doi.org/10.24310/riccafd.2017.v6i3.6132
Carvalho, F. A., Batista, N. P., Diniz, F. P., Machado, A. F., Micheletti, J. K., & Pastre, C. M. (2023). Repeated massage improves swimmers' perceptions during training sessions but not sprint and functional performance: A randomized controlled trial. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 20(3), Artículo 1677. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph20031677
Cash, M. (1996). Sport and remedial massage. Ebury Press.
Castro Blanco, F. J. (2008). El masaje deportivo. Teoría y práctica. Lecturas: Educación Física y Deportes, 13(122). https://www.efdeportes.com/efd122/el-masaje-deportivo-teoria-y-practica.htm
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2007). Guideline for isolation precautions: Preventing transmission of infectious agents in healthcare settings.
Chaitow, L., & DeLany, J. (2000). Clinical application of neuromuscular techniques, Volume 1: The upper body. Churchill Livingstone.
Cheatham, S. W., Lee, M., Cain, M., & Baker, R. (2016). The efficacy of instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization: A systematic review. Journal of the Canadian Chiropractic Association, 60(3), 200–211.
Coffey, V. G., & Hawley, J. A. (2007). The molecular bases of training adaptation. Sports Medicine, 37(9), 737–763. https://doi.org/10.2165/00007256-200737090-00001
Crane, J. D., Ogborn, D. I., Cupido, C., Melov, S., Hubbard, A., Bourgeois, J. M., & Tarnopolsky, M. A. (2012). Massage therapy attenuates inflammatory signaling after exercise-induced muscle damage. Science Translational Medicine, 4(119), Artículo 119ra13. https://doi.org/10.1126/scitranslmed.3002882
Dakić, M., Toskić, L., Ilić, V., Đurić, S., Dopsaj, M., & Šimenko, J. (2023). The effects of massage therapy on sport and exercise performance: A systematic review. Sports, 11(6), Artículo 110. https://doi.org/10.3390/sports11060110
Davis, H. L., Alabed, S., & Chico, T. J. A. (2020). Effect of sports massage on performance and recovery: A systematic review and meta-analysis. BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine, 6(1), e000614. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjsem-2019-000614
Delgado Álvarez, S., Velázquez Saornil, J., Sánchez Milá, Z., Jaén Crespo, G., Campón Chekroun, A., Barragán Casas, J. M., Frutos Llanes, R., & Rodríguez Sanz, D. (2022). Effectiveness of dry needling and ischemic trigger point compression in the gluteus medius in patients with non-specific low back pain: A randomized short-term clinical trial. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19(19), 12468. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph191912468
Doctoralia. (2023, 22 de junio). Masaje deportivo: beneficios y técnicas utilizadas en la fisioterapia deportiva. https://www.doctoralia.es/blog/masaje-deportivo-beneficios-tecnicas
Effectiveness of dry needling and ischaemic trigger point compression of the levator scapulae in patients with chronic neck pain: A short-term randomized clinical trial. (2023). International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10573879/
Effects of myofascial release techniques on joint range of motion of athletes: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. (2024). Sports, 12(5), 132. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11125680/
eFisioterapia.net. (2011, 6 de octubre). Masaje amasamiento percusión. https://www.efisioterapia.net/articulos/masaje-amasamiento-percusion
Fisioterapia Online. (s.f.). Masaje deportivo. Tipos y diferencias con otros masajes. https://www.fisioterapia-online.com/articulos/masaje-deportivo-tipos-y-diferencias-con-otros-masajes
Fitts, R. H. (1994). Cellular mechanisms of muscle fatigue. Physiological Reviews, 74(1), 49–94.
Fryer, G., & Hodgson, L. (2005). The effect of manual pressure release on myofascial trigger points in the upper trapezius muscle. Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, 9(4), 248–255.
Gandevia, S. C. (2001). Spinal and supraspinal factors in human muscle fatigue. Physiological Reviews, 81(4), 1725–1789.
Garcia de Oliveira, L. F., Souza-Junior, T. P., Fechio, J. J., Gomes-Santos, J. A. F., Sampaio, R. C., Vardaris, C. V., Lambertucci, R. H., & Paes de Barros, M. (2022). Uric acid and cortisol levels in plasma correlate with pre-competition anxiety in novice athletes of combat sports. Brain Sciences, 12(6), Artículo 712. https://doi.org/10.3390/brainsci12060712
Graham, D. (1902). A treatise on massage: Its history, mode of application and effects, indications and contraindications (3.ª ed.). J. B. Lippincott Company.
Guerra Santiesteban, J. R., Armas Arroyo, D., Aparicio Tafur, D., Guerra Amado, R. G., & Ayala Campoverde, M. R. (2014). El masaje deportivo durante el entrenamiento y la competencia. Su influencia fisiológica y correcta manipulación. EFDeportes.com, Revista Digital, 19(199).
Guo, J., Li, L., Gong, Y., Zhu, B., Kang, J., Xia, F., Wang, H., & Yao, X. (2017). Massage alleviates delayed onset muscle soreness after strenuous exercise: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Frontiers in Physiology, 8, Artículo 747. https://doi.org/10.3389/fphys.2017.00747
Halson, S. L. (2014). Sleep in elite athletes and nutritional interventions to enhance sleep. Sports Medicine, 44(Suppl. 1), S13–S23. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40279-014-0147-0
Hemmings, B., Smith, M., Graydon, J., & Dyson, R. (2000). Effects of massage on physiological restoration, perceived recovery, and repeated sports performance. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 34(2), 109–114. https://doi.org/10.1136/bjsm.34.2.109
Hemmings, B., Smith, M., Graydon, J., & Dyson, R. (2000). Effects of massage on physiological restoration, perceived recovery, and repeated sports performance. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 34(2), 109–114. https://doi.org/10.1136/bjsm.34.2.109
Ihsan, M., Watson, G., & Abbiss, C. R. (2016). What are the physiological mechanisms for post-exercise cold water immersion in the recovery from prolonged endurance and intermittent exercise? Sports Medicine, 46(8), 1095–1109. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40279-016-0483-3
Instituto Neo. (2025, 18 de diciembre). Técnicas de masaje deportivo: beneficios y tipos. https://institutoneo.edu/tecnicas-de-masaje-deportivo/
Integrative Healthcare Network. (2018, 13 de diciembre). Massage stroke review part 4: Compression, friction and vibration. https://www.integrativehealthcare.org/mt/compression-friction-vibration-massage-strokes/
Ischemic compression - An overview. (s.f.). ScienceDirect Topics. https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/medicine-and-dentistry/ischemic-compression
Jang, Y., Chi, C., Tsauo, J., & Wang, J. (2006). Prevalence and risk factors of work-related musculoskeletal disorders in massage practitioners. Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation, 16(3), 425–438. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10926-006-9028-1
Kapandji, A. I. (2012). Fisiología articular (6.ª ed.). Editorial Médica Panamericana.
Kellmann, M. (2010). Preventing overtraining in athletes in high-intensity sports and stress/recovery monitoring. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports, 20(Suppl. 2), 95–102. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1600-0838.2010.01192.x
Kendall, F. P., McCreary, E. K., Provance, P. G., Rodgers, M. M., & Romani, W. A. (2005). Muscles: Testing and function with posture and pain (5th ed.). Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
Kibler, W. B., Press, J., & Sciascia, A. (2006). The role of core stability in athletic function. Sports Medicine, 36(3), 189–198. https://doi.org/10.2165/00007256-200636030-00001
Kraemer, W. J., & Ratamess, N. A. (2004). Fundamentals of resistance training: Progression and exercise prescription. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 36(4), 674–688. https://doi.org/10.1249/01.MSS.0000121945.36635.61
Langevin, H. M., & Huijing, P. A. (2009). Communicating about fascia: History, pitfalls, and recommendations. International Journal of Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork, 2(4), 3–8.
Massage Therapy Reference. (2024, 21 de marzo). Swedish massage techniques: Effleurage, petrissage, friction, tapotement, vibration, joint movements. https://www.massagetherapyreference.com/swedish-massage-techniques-effleurage-petrissage-friction-tapotement-vibration-joint-movements/
Mine, K., Lei, D., & Nakayama, T. (2018). Is pre-performance massage effective to improve maximal muscle strength and functional performance? A systematic review. International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy, 13(5), 789–799.
Moab Times. (2023, 14 de octubre). Body and soul: History of massage, part two. https://www.moabtimes.com/articles/body-and-souhistory-of-massage-part-two/
Moraska, A. (2005). Sports massage: A comprehensive review. Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness, 45(3), 370–380.
Myers, T. W. (2014). Anatomy trains: Myofascial meridians for manual and movement therapists (3rd ed.). Churchill Livingstone Elsevier.
Neumann, D. A. (2017). Kinesiology of the musculoskeletal system: Foundations for rehabilitation (3rd ed.). Elsevier/Mosby.
Neuromuscular technique - An overview. (s.f.). ScienceDirect Topics. https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/neuroscience/neuromuscular-technique
Neuromuscular therapy (NMT). (s.f.). University of Florida. http://plaza.ufl.edu/ltji/massage-types/neuromuscular-therapy.html
Nunes, G. S., Bender, P. U., de Menezes, F. S., Yamashitafuji, I., Vargas, V. Z., & Wageck, B. (2016). Massage therapy decreases pain and perceived fatigue after long-distance Ironman triathlon: A randomised trial. Journal of Physiotherapy, 62(2), 83–87. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jphys.2016.02.009
Palacios Mendoza, W. I., & Ramírez Ríos, J. L. (2024). Efectos fisiológicos y neurofisiológicos del masaje deportivo en el rendimiento de los atletas. Ciencia y Educación, 5(1). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10578623
Peake, J. M., Neubauer, O., Della Gatta, P. A., & Nosaka, K. (2017). Muscle damage and inflammation during recovery from exercise. Journal of Applied Physiology, 122(3), 559–570. https://doi.org/10.1152/japplphysiol.00971.2016
Pedersen, B. K., & Febbraio, M. A. (2008). Muscle as an endocrine organ: Focus on muscle-derived interleukin-6. Physiological Reviews, 88(4), 1379–1406. https://doi.org/10.1152/physrev.90100.2007
Pedersen, B. K., & Hoffman-Goetz, L. (2000). Exercise and the immune system: Regulation, integration, and adaptation. Physiological Reviews, 80(3), 1055–1081. https://doi.org/10.1152/physrev.2000.80.3.1055
Pérez-Bellmunt, A., Labata-Lezaun, N., Llurda-Almuzara, L., Rodríguez-Sanz, J., González-Rueda, V., Bueno-Gracia, E., Celik, D., & López-de-Celis, C. (2021). Effects of a massage protocol in tensiomyographic and myotonometric proprieties. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18(8), Artículo 3891. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18083891
Poppendieck, W., Wegmann, M., Ferrauti, A., Kellmann, M., Pfeiffer, M., & Meyer, T. (2016). Massage and performance recovery: A meta-analytical review. Sports Medicine, 46(2), 183–204. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40279-015-0420-x
Proske, U., & Gandevia, S. C. (2012). The proprioceptive senses: Their roles in signaling body shape, body position and movement, and muscle force. Physiological Reviews, 92(4), 1651–1697. https://doi.org/10.1152/physrev.00048.2011
Proske, U., & Morgan, D. L. (2001). Muscle damage from eccentric exercise: Mechanism, mechanical signs, adaptation and clinical applications. Journal of Physiology, 537(2), 333–345.
Quetglas González, L. R. (2019). Masaje deportivo, una opción en la preparación del futbolista élite. PODIUM. Revista de Ciencia y Tecnología en la Cultura Física, 14(2), 222–232.
Resnick, P. (2024). Ergonomic considerations for practicing massage therapists. International Journal of Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork, 17(3), 41–47. https://doi.org/10.3822/ijtmb.v17i3.983
Resport Clinic. (2021, 16 de julio). Masaje deportivo - Definiciones y tipos. https://resportclinic.com/masaje-deportivo-definiciones-y-tipos/
Robertson, A., Watt, J. M., & Galloway, S. D. (2004). Effects of leg massage on recovery from high intensity cycling exercise. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 38(2), 173–176. https://doi.org/10.1136/bjsm.2002.003186
Romney Marsh Osteopaths. (s.f.). Sports therapy – Contraindications and red flags for referral [Hoja informativa]. https://www.romneymarshosteopaths.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Sports-Therapy-Contra-indications-and-Red-Flags.pdf
Salvo, S. G. (2022). Massage therapy: Principles and practice (7th ed.). Elsevier.
Schleip, R. (2003). Fascial plasticity: A new neurobiological explanation. Part 1. Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, 7(1), 11–19. https://doi.org/10.1016/S1360-8592(02)00067-0
Seffrin, C. B., Cattano, N. M., Reed, M. A., & Gardiner-Shires, A. M. (2019). Instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization: A systematic review and effect-size analysis. Journal of Athletic Training, 54(7), 808–821. https://doi.org/10.4085/1062-6050-481-17
Simons, D. G., Travell, J. G., & Simons, L. S. (1999). Myofascial pain and dysfunction: The trigger point manual (Vol. 1, 2.ª ed.). Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
Stecco, A., Macchi, V., Stecco, C., Porzionato, A., & De Caro, R. (2009). Anatomical study of myofascial continuity in the anterior region of the upper limb. Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, 13(1), 53–62.
Taskin, M., Korkmaz, E., Budak, M., Sahin, I. H., & Taskin, H. (2025). The effect of sports massage on state anxiety in elite soccer players. Frontiers in Psychology, 16, Artículo 1724892. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1724892
Terapia-Física.com. (2017, 14 de julio). Técnicas de masaje. https://www.terapia-fisica.com/tecnicas-de-masaje/
The role of myofascial release techniques as an adjunct to other therapies in knee osteoarthritis: A systematic review. (2025). Health Science Reports. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/hsr2.71507
The use of instrument-assisted soft-tissue mobilization for manual medicine: Aiding hand health in clinical practice. (2022). Cureus. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9429822/
Tiidus, P. M. (2026). Mechanisms and efficacy of massage therapy for post-exercise muscle repair: A narrative review. Muscles, 5(2), Artículo 29. https://doi.org/10.3390/muscles5020029
Tortora, G. J., & Derrickson, B. (2018). Principios de anatomía y fisiología (15.ª ed.). Editorial Médica Panamericana.
Travell, J. G., & Simons, D. G. (1999). Myofascial pain and dysfunction: The trigger point manual (2nd ed.). Williams & Wilkins.
Trybulski, R., Roczniok, R., Olaniszyn, G., Svyshch, Y., Vovkanych, A., & Wilk, M. (2025). Sports massage and blood flow restriction combined with cold therapy accelerate muscle recovery after fatigue in mixed martial arts athletes: A randomized controlled trial. Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology, 10(2), Artículo 194. https://doi.org/10.3390/jfmk10020194
Urakawa, S., Takamoto, K., Ishikawa, A., Ono, T., & Nishijo, H. (2015). Manual therapy ameliorates delayed-onset muscle soreness and alters muscle metabolites in rats. Physiological Reports, 3(2), Artículo e12279. https://doi.org/10.14814/phy2.12279
Wan Pa, W. A. M., Salamuddin, N., Mohamad Zin, N., & Koh Choon Lian, D. (2021). The effect of sports massage towards cortisol and pre-competition anxiety among Malaysian elite tennis athletes. Journal of Contemporary Issues in Business and Government, 27(2), 1518–1528. https://doi.org/10.47750/cibg.2021.27.02.163
Weald Fit & Therapy. (2018, 28 de febrero). Hippocrates had a point! https://wealdfitandtherapy.co.uk/hippocrates-had-a-point/
Weerapong, P., Hume, P. A., & Kolt, G. S. (2005). The mechanisms of massage and effects on performance, muscle recovery and injury prevention. Sports Medicine, 35(3), 235–256. https://doi.org/10.2165/00007256-200535030-00004
What is neuromuscular therapy & trigger point release for pain relief? (s.f.). Aromatherapy and Massage. https://www.aromatherapyandmassage.com/what-is-neuromuscular-therapy.html
Zainuddin, Z., Newton, M., Sacco, P., & Nosaka, K. (2005). Effects of massage on delayed-onset muscle soreness, swelling, and recovery of muscle function. Journal of Athletic Training, 40(3), 174–180.
Albert, W. J., Duncan, C., Currie-Jackson, N., Gaudet, B., & Callaghan, J. P. (2006). Biomechanical assessment of massage therapists. Occupational Ergonomics, 6(1), 1–11. https://doi.org/10.3233/OER-2006-6101
Allen, D. G., Lamb, G. D., & Westerblad, H. (2008). Skeletal muscle fatigue: Cellular mechanisms. Physiological Reviews, 88(1), 287–332. https://doi.org/10.1152/physrev.00015.2007
American Massage Therapy Association. (s.f.). Beauty of basic massage techniques. Massage Therapy Journal. https://www.amtamassage.org/publications/massage-therapy-journal/basics-of-massage-therapy/
Anderson, R. B. (2018). Improving body mechanics using experiential learning and ergonomic tools in massage therapy education. International Journal of Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork, 11(4), 23–31.
Barraclough, W., Baskwill, A., Higgs, C., Neilson, S., & Wilcox, D. (2022). A survey of Canadian massage therapists' experiences of work-related pain. International Journal of Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork, 15(3), 18–26. https://doi.org/10.3822/ijtmb.v15i3.717
Bartlett, R. (2014). Introduction to sports biomechanics: Analysing human movement patterns (3rd ed.). Routledge.
Benjamin, P. J., & Tappan, F. M. (2004). Tappan's handbook of healing massage techniques (4.ª ed.). Prentice Hall.
Biriukov, A. (2001). Masaje deportivo (3.ª ed.). Editorial Paidotribo.
Candia Luján, R., Paredes Carrera, R., Costa Moreira, O., Candia Sosa, K., & De Paz Fernández, J. (2019). El masaje en la prevención y tratamiento del dolor muscular tardío: una revisión sistemática actualizada. Revista Iberoamericana de Ciencias de la Actividad Física y el Deporte, 6(3), 38–56. https://doi.org/10.24310/riccafd.2017.v6i3.6132
Carvalho, F. A., Batista, N. P., Diniz, F. P., Machado, A. F., Micheletti, J. K., & Pastre, C. M. (2023). Repeated massage improves swimmers' perceptions during training sessions but not sprint and functional performance: A randomized controlled trial. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 20(3), Artículo 1677. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph20031677
Cash, M. (1996). Sport and remedial massage. Ebury Press.
Castro Blanco, F. J. (2008). El masaje deportivo. Teoría y práctica. Lecturas: Educación Física y Deportes, 13(122). https://www.efdeportes.com/efd122/el-masaje-deportivo-teoria-y-practica.htm
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2007). Guideline for isolation precautions: Preventing transmission of infectious agents in healthcare settings.
Chaitow, L., & DeLany, J. (2000). Clinical application of neuromuscular techniques, Volume 1: The upper body. Churchill Livingstone.
Cheatham, S. W., Lee, M., Cain, M., & Baker, R. (2016). The efficacy of instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization: A systematic review. Journal of the Canadian Chiropractic Association, 60(3), 200–211.
Coffey, V. G., & Hawley, J. A. (2007). The molecular bases of training adaptation. Sports Medicine, 37(9), 737–763. https://doi.org/10.2165/00007256-200737090-00001
Crane, J. D., Ogborn, D. I., Cupido, C., Melov, S., Hubbard, A., Bourgeois, J. M., & Tarnopolsky, M. A. (2012). Massage therapy attenuates inflammatory signaling after exercise-induced muscle damage. Science Translational Medicine, 4(119), Artículo 119ra13. https://doi.org/10.1126/scitranslmed.3002882
Dakić, M., Toskić, L., Ilić, V., Đurić, S., Dopsaj, M., & Šimenko, J. (2023). The effects of massage therapy on sport and exercise performance: A systematic review. Sports, 11(6), Artículo 110. https://doi.org/10.3390/sports11060110
Davis, H. L., Alabed, S., & Chico, T. J. A. (2020). Effect of sports massage on performance and recovery: A systematic review and meta-analysis. BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine, 6(1), e000614. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjsem-2019-000614
Delgado Álvarez, S., Velázquez Saornil, J., Sánchez Milá, Z., Jaén Crespo, G., Campón Chekroun, A., Barragán Casas, J. M., Frutos Llanes, R., & Rodríguez Sanz, D. (2022). Effectiveness of dry needling and ischemic trigger point compression in the gluteus medius in patients with non-specific low back pain: A randomized short-term clinical trial. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19(19), 12468. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph191912468
Doctoralia. (2023, 22 de junio). Masaje deportivo: beneficios y técnicas utilizadas en la fisioterapia deportiva. https://www.doctoralia.es/blog/masaje-deportivo-beneficios-tecnicas
Effectiveness of dry needling and ischaemic trigger point compression of the levator scapulae in patients with chronic neck pain: A short-term randomized clinical trial. (2023). International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10573879/
Effects of myofascial release techniques on joint range of motion of athletes: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. (2024). Sports, 12(5), 132. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11125680/
eFisioterapia.net. (2011, 6 de octubre). Masaje amasamiento percusión. https://www.efisioterapia.net/articulos/masaje-amasamiento-percusion
Fisioterapia Online. (s.f.). Masaje deportivo. Tipos y diferencias con otros masajes. https://www.fisioterapia-online.com/articulos/masaje-deportivo-tipos-y-diferencias-con-otros-masajes
Fitts, R. H. (1994). Cellular mechanisms of muscle fatigue. Physiological Reviews, 74(1), 49–94.
Fryer, G., & Hodgson, L. (2005). The effect of manual pressure release on myofascial trigger points in the upper trapezius muscle. Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, 9(4), 248–255.
Gandevia, S. C. (2001). Spinal and supraspinal factors in human muscle fatigue. Physiological Reviews, 81(4), 1725–1789.
Garcia de Oliveira, L. F., Souza-Junior, T. P., Fechio, J. J., Gomes-Santos, J. A. F., Sampaio, R. C., Vardaris, C. V., Lambertucci, R. H., & Paes de Barros, M. (2022). Uric acid and cortisol levels in plasma correlate with pre-competition anxiety in novice athletes of combat sports. Brain Sciences, 12(6), Artículo 712. https://doi.org/10.3390/brainsci12060712
Graham, D. (1902). A treatise on massage: Its history, mode of application and effects, indications and contraindications (3.ª ed.). J. B. Lippincott Company.
Guerra Santiesteban, J. R., Armas Arroyo, D., Aparicio Tafur, D., Guerra Amado, R. G., & Ayala Campoverde, M. R. (2014). El masaje deportivo durante el entrenamiento y la competencia. Su influencia fisiológica y correcta manipulación. EFDeportes.com, Revista Digital, 19(199).
Guo, J., Li, L., Gong, Y., Zhu, B., Kang, J., Xia, F., Wang, H., & Yao, X. (2017). Massage alleviates delayed onset muscle soreness after strenuous exercise: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Frontiers in Physiology, 8, Artículo 747. https://doi.org/10.3389/fphys.2017.00747
Halson, S. L. (2014). Sleep in elite athletes and nutritional interventions to enhance sleep. Sports Medicine, 44(Suppl. 1), S13–S23. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40279-014-0147-0
Hemmings, B., Smith, M., Graydon, J., & Dyson, R. (2000). Effects of massage on physiological restoration, perceived recovery, and repeated sports performance. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 34(2), 109–114. https://doi.org/10.1136/bjsm.34.2.109
Hemmings, B., Smith, M., Graydon, J., & Dyson, R. (2000). Effects of massage on physiological restoration, perceived recovery, and repeated sports performance. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 34(2), 109–114. https://doi.org/10.1136/bjsm.34.2.109
Ihsan, M., Watson, G., & Abbiss, C. R. (2016). What are the physiological mechanisms for post-exercise cold water immersion in the recovery from prolonged endurance and intermittent exercise? Sports Medicine, 46(8), 1095–1109. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40279-016-0483-3
Instituto Neo. (2025, 18 de diciembre). Técnicas de masaje deportivo: beneficios y tipos. https://institutoneo.edu/tecnicas-de-masaje-deportivo/
Integrative Healthcare Network. (2018, 13 de diciembre). Massage stroke review part 4: Compression, friction and vibration. https://www.integrativehealthcare.org/mt/compression-friction-vibration-massage-strokes/
Ischemic compression - An overview. (s.f.). ScienceDirect Topics. https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/medicine-and-dentistry/ischemic-compression
Jang, Y., Chi, C., Tsauo, J., & Wang, J. (2006). Prevalence and risk factors of work-related musculoskeletal disorders in massage practitioners. Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation, 16(3), 425–438. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10926-006-9028-1
Kapandji, A. I. (2012). Fisiología articular (6.ª ed.). Editorial Médica Panamericana.
Kellmann, M. (2010). Preventing overtraining in athletes in high-intensity sports and stress/recovery monitoring. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports, 20(Suppl. 2), 95–102. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1600-0838.2010.01192.x
Kendall, F. P., McCreary, E. K., Provance, P. G., Rodgers, M. M., & Romani, W. A. (2005). Muscles: Testing and function with posture and pain (5th ed.). Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
Kibler, W. B., Press, J., & Sciascia, A. (2006). The role of core stability in athletic function. Sports Medicine, 36(3), 189–198. https://doi.org/10.2165/00007256-200636030-00001
Kraemer, W. J., & Ratamess, N. A. (2004). Fundamentals of resistance training: Progression and exercise prescription. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 36(4), 674–688. https://doi.org/10.1249/01.MSS.0000121945.36635.61
Langevin, H. M., & Huijing, P. A. (2009). Communicating about fascia: History, pitfalls, and recommendations. International Journal of Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork, 2(4), 3–8.
Massage Therapy Reference. (2024, 21 de marzo). Swedish massage techniques: Effleurage, petrissage, friction, tapotement, vibration, joint movements. https://www.massagetherapyreference.com/swedish-massage-techniques-effleurage-petrissage-friction-tapotement-vibration-joint-movements/
Mine, K., Lei, D., & Nakayama, T. (2018). Is pre-performance massage effective to improve maximal muscle strength and functional performance? A systematic review. International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy, 13(5), 789–799.
Moab Times. (2023, 14 de octubre). Body and soul: History of massage, part two. https://www.moabtimes.com/articles/body-and-souhistory-of-massage-part-two/
Moraska, A. (2005). Sports massage: A comprehensive review. Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness, 45(3), 370–380.
Myers, T. W. (2014). Anatomy trains: Myofascial meridians for manual and movement therapists (3rd ed.). Churchill Livingstone Elsevier.
Neumann, D. A. (2017). Kinesiology of the musculoskeletal system: Foundations for rehabilitation (3rd ed.). Elsevier/Mosby.
Neuromuscular technique - An overview. (s.f.). ScienceDirect Topics. https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/neuroscience/neuromuscular-technique
Neuromuscular therapy (NMT). (s.f.). University of Florida. http://plaza.ufl.edu/ltji/massage-types/neuromuscular-therapy.html
Nunes, G. S., Bender, P. U., de Menezes, F. S., Yamashitafuji, I., Vargas, V. Z., & Wageck, B. (2016). Massage therapy decreases pain and perceived fatigue after long-distance Ironman triathlon: A randomised trial. Journal of Physiotherapy, 62(2), 83–87. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jphys.2016.02.009
Palacios Mendoza, W. I., & Ramírez Ríos, J. L. (2024). Efectos fisiológicos y neurofisiológicos del masaje deportivo en el rendimiento de los atletas. Ciencia y Educación, 5(1). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10578623
Peake, J. M., Neubauer, O., Della Gatta, P. A., & Nosaka, K. (2017). Muscle damage and inflammation during recovery from exercise. Journal of Applied Physiology, 122(3), 559–570. https://doi.org/10.1152/japplphysiol.00971.2016
Pedersen, B. K., & Febbraio, M. A. (2008). Muscle as an endocrine organ: Focus on muscle-derived interleukin-6. Physiological Reviews, 88(4), 1379–1406. https://doi.org/10.1152/physrev.90100.2007
Pedersen, B. K., & Hoffman-Goetz, L. (2000). Exercise and the immune system: Regulation, integration, and adaptation. Physiological Reviews, 80(3), 1055–1081. https://doi.org/10.1152/physrev.2000.80.3.1055
Pérez-Bellmunt, A., Labata-Lezaun, N., Llurda-Almuzara, L., Rodríguez-Sanz, J., González-Rueda, V., Bueno-Gracia, E., Celik, D., & López-de-Celis, C. (2021). Effects of a massage protocol in tensiomyographic and myotonometric proprieties. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18(8), Artículo 3891. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18083891
Poppendieck, W., Wegmann, M., Ferrauti, A., Kellmann, M., Pfeiffer, M., & Meyer, T. (2016). Massage and performance recovery: A meta-analytical review. Sports Medicine, 46(2), 183–204. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40279-015-0420-x
Proske, U., & Gandevia, S. C. (2012). The proprioceptive senses: Their roles in signaling body shape, body position and movement, and muscle force. Physiological Reviews, 92(4), 1651–1697. https://doi.org/10.1152/physrev.00048.2011
Proske, U., & Morgan, D. L. (2001). Muscle damage from eccentric exercise: Mechanism, mechanical signs, adaptation and clinical applications. Journal of Physiology, 537(2), 333–345.
Quetglas González, L. R. (2019). Masaje deportivo, una opción en la preparación del futbolista élite. PODIUM. Revista de Ciencia y Tecnología en la Cultura Física, 14(2), 222–232.
Resnick, P. (2024). Ergonomic considerations for practicing massage therapists. International Journal of Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork, 17(3), 41–47. https://doi.org/10.3822/ijtmb.v17i3.983
Resport Clinic. (2021, 16 de julio). Masaje deportivo - Definiciones y tipos. https://resportclinic.com/masaje-deportivo-definiciones-y-tipos/
Robertson, A., Watt, J. M., & Galloway, S. D. (2004). Effects of leg massage on recovery from high intensity cycling exercise. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 38(2), 173–176. https://doi.org/10.1136/bjsm.2002.003186
Romney Marsh Osteopaths. (s.f.). Sports therapy – Contraindications and red flags for referral [Hoja informativa]. https://www.romneymarshosteopaths.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Sports-Therapy-Contra-indications-and-Red-Flags.pdf
Salvo, S. G. (2022). Massage therapy: Principles and practice (7th ed.). Elsevier.
Schleip, R. (2003). Fascial plasticity: A new neurobiological explanation. Part 1. Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, 7(1), 11–19. https://doi.org/10.1016/S1360-8592(02)00067-0
Seffrin, C. B., Cattano, N. M., Reed, M. A., & Gardiner-Shires, A. M. (2019). Instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization: A systematic review and effect-size analysis. Journal of Athletic Training, 54(7), 808–821. https://doi.org/10.4085/1062-6050-481-17
Simons, D. G., Travell, J. G., & Simons, L. S. (1999). Myofascial pain and dysfunction: The trigger point manual (Vol. 1, 2.ª ed.). Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
Stecco, A., Macchi, V., Stecco, C., Porzionato, A., & De Caro, R. (2009). Anatomical study of myofascial continuity in the anterior region of the upper limb. Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, 13(1), 53–62.
Taskin, M., Korkmaz, E., Budak, M., Sahin, I. H., & Taskin, H. (2025). The effect of sports massage on state anxiety in elite soccer players. Frontiers in Psychology, 16, Artículo 1724892. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1724892
Terapia-Física.com. (2017, 14 de julio). Técnicas de masaje. https://www.terapia-fisica.com/tecnicas-de-masaje/
The role of myofascial release techniques as an adjunct to other therapies in knee osteoarthritis: A systematic review. (2025). Health Science Reports. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/hsr2.71507
The use of instrument-assisted soft-tissue mobilization for manual medicine: Aiding hand health in clinical practice. (2022). Cureus. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9429822/
Tiidus, P. M. (2026). Mechanisms and efficacy of massage therapy for post-exercise muscle repair: A narrative review. Muscles, 5(2), Artículo 29. https://doi.org/10.3390/muscles5020029
Tortora, G. J., & Derrickson, B. (2018). Principios de anatomía y fisiología (15.ª ed.). Editorial Médica Panamericana.
Travell, J. G., & Simons, D. G. (1999). Myofascial pain and dysfunction: The trigger point manual (2nd ed.). Williams & Wilkins.
Trybulski, R., Roczniok, R., Olaniszyn, G., Svyshch, Y., Vovkanych, A., & Wilk, M. (2025). Sports massage and blood flow restriction combined with cold therapy accelerate muscle recovery after fatigue in mixed martial arts athletes: A randomized controlled trial. Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology, 10(2), Artículo 194. https://doi.org/10.3390/jfmk10020194
Urakawa, S., Takamoto, K., Ishikawa, A., Ono, T., & Nishijo, H. (2015). Manual therapy ameliorates delayed-onset muscle soreness and alters muscle metabolites in rats. Physiological Reports, 3(2), Artículo e12279. https://doi.org/10.14814/phy2.12279
Wan Pa, W. A. M., Salamuddin, N., Mohamad Zin, N., & Koh Choon Lian, D. (2021). The effect of sports massage towards cortisol and pre-competition anxiety among Malaysian elite tennis athletes. Journal of Contemporary Issues in Business and Government, 27(2), 1518–1528. https://doi.org/10.47750/cibg.2021.27.02.163
Weald Fit & Therapy. (2018, 28 de febrero). Hippocrates had a point! https://wealdfitandtherapy.co.uk/hippocrates-had-a-point/
Weerapong, P., Hume, P. A., & Kolt, G. S. (2005). The mechanisms of massage and effects on performance, muscle recovery and injury prevention. Sports Medicine, 35(3), 235–256. https://doi.org/10.2165/00007256-200535030-00004
What is neuromuscular therapy & trigger point release for pain relief? (s.f.). Aromatherapy and Massage. https://www.aromatherapyandmassage.com/what-is-neuromuscular-therapy.html
Zainuddin, Z., Newton, M., Sacco, P., & Nosaka, K. (2005). Effects of massage on delayed-onset muscle soreness, swelling, and recovery of muscle function. Journal of Athletic Training, 40(3), 174–180.
Email: info@cienciadigital.org
Teléfono: 0998235485
Dirección: Ambato -Ecuador
.png){kind=small}
