Effectiveness of Assisted Massage and Exercise Therapy Combination in The Treatment of Chronic Pelvic Injuries

Authors

R. Permana Wijaya Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta https://orcid.org/0009-0004-4141-4784
Cerika Rismayanthi Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6588-1983
Prijo Sudibjo Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta https://orcid.org/0009-0001-5680-2462

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.26740/jses.v9n2.p120-131

Keywords:

Assisted massage, Exercise therapy, Pain, Range of motion, Motor function

Abstract

Purpose: This study aims to examine the effectiveness of assisted massage combined with exercise therapy on pain reduction, range of motion improvement, and motor function enhancement in patients with chronic pelvic injuries.

Materials and Methods: This study employed a pre-experimental method with a one-group pretest-posttest design involving 20 male participants aged 20 – 60 years with chronic pelvic injuries. The intervention was administered 3 times per week for 4 weeks and consisted of assisted massage combined with exercise therapy integrating proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) stretching and strengthening exercises. Data analysis was conducted using paired t-tests and Wilcoxon signed-rank tests.

Result: The results demonstrated that assisted massage combined with exercise therapy was effective in reducing pain, improving range of motion, and enhancing motor function in patients with chronic pelvic injuries. Pain scores significantly decreased from 7.1 ± 0.91 to 2.1 ± 0.78 (p < 0.000), while motor function scores improved from 52.6 ± 5.83 to 88.6 ± 4.93 (p < 0.000). Improvements were also observed in all hip range of motion variables, including flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, internal rotation, and external rotation (p < 0.05).

Conclusion: It can be concluded that assisted massage therapy combined with exercise therapy is effective in reducing pain, increasing range of motion, and improving motor function in patients with chronic pelvic injuries.

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Published

2026-10-23

How to Cite

Wijaya, R. P., Rismayanthi, C., & Sudibjo, P. (2026). Effectiveness of Assisted Massage and Exercise Therapy Combination in The Treatment of Chronic Pelvic Injuries. JSES : Journal of Sport and Exercise Science, 9(2), 120–131. https://doi.org/10.26740/jses.v9n2.p120-131