before exercise and throughout the measurements;however,the magnitude of decrease in torque postexercise was similar between the 2 angles.NO significant differecnces in maximal isometric torque at 2 different angles were observed between the massage and control arms.As shown in figure 1,isometric torque decreased to approximately 60% of pre-exercise values immediately postexercise and remained at this level for 2 days,after which the torque returned to the pre-exercise level by 10 days postexercise.the treatment and control arms displayed a similar degree of strength loss postexercise and on significant difference between arms was evident for the changes in isometric torque over time.