The Effect of Using Infrared and Massage Gun Based on Pain Period on Reducing Gastrocnemius Muscle Pain

Abstract

Pain is an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience caused by tissue damage, either actual or potential. One of the causes of pain is the presence of DOMS (Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness) in muscles that contract for a long time or excessively. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of using infrared and massage guns based on the 24-hour and 48-hour pain periods on reducing gastrocnemius muscle pain. This study used an experimental or quantitative method with a 2x2 factorial design. The population of this study was 69 people. A sample of 40 people was taken using a purposive sampling technique. The instruments used were infrared, massage guns, and Visual Analog Scale (VAS). Data analysis used paired sample t-test and Wilcoxon test with a significance level of P < 0.05. The results of the study are as follows: There is a significant effect of the use of infrared on reducing gastrocnemius muscle pain that has been experienced for 24 hours and 48 hours. There is a significant effect of the use of massage guns on reducing gastrocnemius muscle pain that has been experienced for 24 hours and 48 hours. The conclusion is that the use of infrared and massage guns based on the 24-hour and 48-hour pain periods to reduce gastrocnemius muscle pain has been proven to have a significant effect.