Effects of massage as a recuperative technique on autonomic modulation of heart rate and cardiorespiratory parameters: a study protocol for a randomized clinical trial

Table 1 Massage protocol for the anterior thigh region and posterior trunk region

Anatomical site	Slip	Pressure	Rhythm	Time (seconds)	Total slips per technique
Anterior thigh	Surface	Light	1 slip every 2 s	60	30
	Deep 1	Moderate	1 slip every 2 s	60	30
	Deep 2	Intense	1 slip every 2 s	60	30
Posterior trunk	Surface	Light	1 slip every 2 s	120	60
	Deep 1	Moderate	1 slip every 2 s	120	60
	Deep 2	Intense	1 slip every 2 s	120	60

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