Liza, Alimuddin, Deswandi, Masrun, Muhamad Sazeli Rifki, Donal Syafrianto
Background. Shoulder injuries are often a problem for a person carrying out daily activities, especially for athletes and sportsmen who need optimal shoulder strength and mobility. Massage and exercise therapy are usually post-injury rehabilitation approaches to restore shoulder mobility and function. Objectives. This study aims to test the impact of massage and exercise therapy on improving shoulder mobility and function in post-injury patients. Methods. The methodology used in this study is a quasi-experimental study with a group pretest-posttest design. This study uses massage and exercise therapy treatments at the Physiotherapy Service Center, Sports Science Faculty, Padang State University. Results. After undergoing massage therapy and exercise therapy given three times a week for four weeks, the patient experienced a significant improvement in mobility and pain reduction. Conclusion. Massage and exercise therapy effectively improve shoulder mobility and function in post-injury patients. Simultaneously, both methods can speed up recovery and improve the patient's quality of life. Further research is needed to evaluate optimal rehabilitation protocols with a broader population. © 2025, Society of Aging and Physical Activity (SAPA). All rights reserved.
Universitas Negeri Padang, Indonesia
