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KMID : 0603820130190010055
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Journal of Experimental & Biomedical Science
2013 Volume.19 No. 1 p.55 ~ p.60
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Effects of Massage on Musculoskeletal Ultrasound and Heart Rate Variability in Middle Age Women of Office Worker
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Yon Jung-Min
Lee Og-Kyoung
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Abstract
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This study was to know the effects of massage on the back region in order to reduce stress in middle age women. To investigate the effects of massage to the stress levels of middle aged women, we evaluated blood pressure (BP), heart rate variability (HRV), and ultrasonography before and after back massage. The blood pressure after massage was reduced when compared to that of pre-massage. The HRV spectrum analysis was used Frequency domain analysis such as Mean HRV, normalized low frequency (norm LF), norm high frequency (norm HF), and LF/HF ratio. Post-massage BP tended to be low, but not statistical significant. After Massage, the Mean HRV, norm LF, and LF/HF ratio were significantly reduced, while norm HF was significantly increased as compared with pre-massage. The muscle layer and fat layer were significantly diminished by massage. The study was suggested that massage may be an effective treatment for relief of stress.
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KEYWORD
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Massage, Middle age women, Ultrasonography, Heart rate variability, Stress
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