Effect of scraping therapy on weightlifting ability

ObjectiveTo verify the effects of scraping therapy on the weightlifting ability by measuring the subjective sensation, and changes of biomarkers.MethodsFive students, who have been trained for 3 years in a sport school in China were participated in this study. A course of scraping therapy was applied to intervene during the normal 7-week of weightlifting training programme. The ability of weightlifting, the scale of rating perceived exertion and serum biochemical markers were measured before and after the intervention.ResultsScraping therapy caused a significant increase in weightlifting ability (P<0.05). The level of rating perceived exertion remained stable with the increase in the training volume. Immuno-globulin A was significantly increased (P<0.05), and creatine kinase and blood urea nitrogen were significantly decreased (P<0.05). No significant changes were observed in white blood cell, neutrophil, and testosterone.ConclusionScraping therapy may facilitate weightlifting ability mainly by decreasing weight sensation and improving serum biochemical parameters.