Table 3.
Serum P1NP (median (range)), osteocalcin (mean ± SE) and CTX (median (range)) before and after massage or the control period
| Baseline | After massage | P | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
P1NP |
45.2 (40.2–50.3) |
48.5 (44.2–53.3) |
<0.01 |
|
Osteocalcin |
22.8 ± 1.0 |
22.9 ± 0.8 |
NS |
|
CTX |
0.38 (0.33–0.43) |
0.39 (0.34–0.43) |
NS |
| |
Baseline |
After control period |
P
|
|
P1NP |
45.8 (41.9–50.1) |
46.0 (42.0–50.4) |
NS |
|
Osteocalcin |
23.0 ± 0.9 |
23.0 ± 0.9 |
NS |
| CTX | 0.38 (0.34–0.43) | 0.38 (0.34–0.43) | NS |
Serum P1NP increased significantly after massage.