Série simples de automassagem não promove alterações na frequência cardíaca, duplo produto e saturação de oxigênio em mulheres normotensas

The purpose of the present study was to analyze the single set Effect of anterior and posterior thigh self-massage on heart rate (HR), rate pressure product (RPP) and oxygen saturation (OS) in normotensive women. Nine normotensive women participated in the study, who underwent three visits during five consecutive days with a 24-hours rest interval between visits. During the first visit, subjects performed familiarization of the SM exercises and all procedures that involved the data collection. After familiarization, two sessions were randomly followed, which included: 1) control group (CG) and 2) 120-seconds of SM with foam rolling (SM120). During CG, no experimental procedure was performed. Already, SM was performed randomly and unilaterally to the anterior and posterior region of thigh. No significant difference (p> 0.05) was observed in both experimental conditions for HR, RPP and OS. Although it is not possible to observe significant differences, the effect size indicates trend of clinical character reductions in HR and RPP from 30-minutes post session, a fact that confirms the prescription of SM as an important tool for the control of cardiac numbers.