Deep Tissue Massage-Induced Muscle Damage is Associated with Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS) and Rhabdomyolysis

Presenter(s)

Micah Maddio, Bailey Kerkow, Logan Murphy, and Ashley Wise

Abstract

Deep tissue massages are a common form of recovery for those who undergo strenuous physical activity. Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness is often a result of cell damage and tissue inflammation. Rhabdomyolysis, the breakdown of muscle tissue into the bloodstream, is diagnosed via excess muscle protein content. This research assesses the effects of post-activity deep tissue massage on three biomarkers: myoglobin, interleukin-6, and creatine kinase M using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISA), and the effects on skeletal muscle health were assessed.

College

College of Science & Engineering

Department

Chemistry

Campus

Winona

First Advisor/Mentor

Kent Hansen

Second Advisor/Mentor

Jonathon Mauser

Start Date

4-24-2025 10:00 AM

End Date

4-24-2025 11:00 AM

Presentation Type

Poster Session

Format of Presentation or Performance

In-Person

Session

1b=10am-11am

Poster Number

44

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Deep Tissue Massage-Induced Muscle Damage is Associated with Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS) and Rhabdomyolysis

Deep tissue massages are a common form of recovery for those who undergo strenuous physical activity. Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness is often a result of cell damage and tissue inflammation. Rhabdomyolysis, the breakdown of muscle tissue into the bloodstream, is diagnosed via excess muscle protein content. This research assesses the effects of post-activity deep tissue massage on three biomarkers: myoglobin, interleukin-6, and creatine kinase M using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISA), and the effects on skeletal muscle health were assessed.