The effectiveness of hydro and vibration (mechanical) massage on the speed of recovery in terms of lactic acid concentration for 1500m young runners

Abstract

Massage in general and hydro-massage, in particular, are among the important methods used in the field of training and recovery, as it activates energy, and considered a safe method, as well as suitable for all ages, and both genders, and also economical, and the ease of its procedures. The problem of this research discusses 1500 m players need to the physical preparation suitable to the type of the activity and find quick ways to restore recovery. In order to solve this problem, the researcher decided to use hydromassage and vibrating massage to return some functional indicators, including the concentration of lactic acid to its normal level in a faster time and in a scientific manner. This paper aimed to know the effect of hydro and vibration massage in terms of lactic acid, which has an important effect in restoring healing, the effect of hydro massage in displacing lactic acid, and which one is better, vibration massage (mechanical), or hydro-massage in restoring recovery.The researcher used the experimental method in a tightly controlled manner for the experimental groups with two tests, before and after, on a sample chosen by the intentional method, consisting of (12) runners representing the youth players. The (pre) tests (after exercise) were conducted on and recovery speed (lactic acid), and then (post) tests (after massage) were also conducted.After statistically processing, displaying, and discussing the data, the researcher concluded that vibrating massage and hydromassage are among the important means in speeding recovery to return the runner to its normal level or closer to normal, and to get rid of lactic acid that causes fatigue, so the researcher recommends including trainers in training courses for massage in general, using massage in all stages of training, and the use of special devices to restore runner's normal level.