scholarly journals Effect of a Counterirritant on Pain and Restricted Range of Motion Associated with Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness

1992 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 13-18 ◽  
Author(s):  
Scott C. Haynes ◽  
David H. Perrin
Keyword(s):  
Range Of Motion ◽  
Muscle Soreness ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Biceps Brachii ◽  
Effective Means ◽  
Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness ◽  
Restricted Range ◽  
Delayed Onset ◽  
Flexor Muscles ◽  
Pain Rating Scale

This investigation examined the effect of a counterirritant on delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS). Fourteen female subjects had DOMS induced in the elbow flexor muscles of the nondominant arm through repeated eccentric contractions. Subjects returned 48 hrs after exercise and were randomly assigned to either a counterirritant ointment (CO) or placebo ointment (PO) treatment group. They were asked to quantify the amount of pain they experienced using a graphic pain rating scale while attempting to extend their elbow. Eight ml of the counterirritant or placebo ointment was applied to the anterior aspect of the arm centered directly over the biceps brachii. Pain and range of motion measurements were taken both pretreatment and 15 minutes posttreatment. Analysis of variance revealed that the CO group experienced significant pain relief and increased range of motion while the placebo group showed no significant changes. These findings suggest that counterirritants may be an effective means of treating the pain and restricted range of motion associated with delayed onset muscle soreness.

scholarly journals Range of Motion as a Predictor of Clinical Shoulder Pain During Recovery From Delayed-Onset Muscle Soreness

2015 ◽  
Vol 50 (3) ◽  
pp. 289-294 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kelly A. Larkin-Kaiser ◽  
Jeffrey J. Parr ◽  
Paul A. Borsa ◽  
Steven Z. George
Keyword(s):  
Range Of Motion ◽  
Internal Rotation ◽  
Functional Recovery ◽  
Muscle Soreness ◽  
External Rotation ◽  
Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness ◽  
Delayed Onset ◽  
Active Flexion ◽  
Exercise Induced ◽  
Active Abduction

Context: Athletic trainers use clinical pain and range of motion (ROM) to gauge recovery after musculoskeletal injury. Limited evidence to date suggests which shoulder ROM measures can predict symptomatic relief and functional recovery after delayed-onset muscle soreness (DOMS). Objective: To determine whether shoulder passive internal rotation, passive external rotation, active abduction, and active flexion and evoked pain with abduction are associated with resting pain experienced after exercise-induced DOMS. Design: Descriptive laboratory study. Setting: Controlled research laboratory. Patients or Other Participants: A total of 110 healthy, right-hand–dominant participants (44 men: age = 25.39 ± 7.00 years, height = 178.93 ± 7.01 cm, weight = 78.59 ± 14.04 kg; 66 women: age = 22.98 ± 6.11 years, height = 164.64 ± 6.94 cm, weight = 61.86 ± 11.67 kg). Intervention(s): Participants completed an exercise-induced DOMS protocol for the external rotators of the dominant shoulder to replicate muscle injury. Main Outcome Measure(s): Current resting pain was assessed daily for 96 hours using the Brief Pain Inventory. We evaluated functional recovery with measures of ROM in abduction, internal rotation, external rotation, and flexion. Evoked pain with active abduction was reported, and the pain rating served as the dependent variable in the regression model. Results: Impairment measures explained resting pain at 48 (R2 = 0.392) and 96 hours (R2 = 0.164). Abduction and internal-rotation ROM and evoked pain with abduction predicted resting pain at 48 hours (P < .001). At 96 hours, evoked pain with abduction of the injured arm (P < .001) was the significant contributor to resting pain. Conclusions: These models suggest that resting pain after experimentally induced DOMS occurs at 48 hours and is associated with specific ranges of motion and evoked pain with abduction.

Effects of Delayed-Onset Muscle Soreness on Intrinsic Properties of the Biceps Brachii Muscle

2007 ◽  
Vol 39 (Supplement) ◽  
pp. S38
Author(s):  
Shawn M. Drake ◽  
Shane Keating ◽  
Jessica Eddington ◽  
Daniel Luster ◽  
Joe Weir
Keyword(s):  
Muscle Soreness ◽  
Biceps Brachii ◽  
Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness ◽  
Biceps Brachii Muscle ◽  
Intrinsic Properties ◽  
Delayed Onset

scholarly journals Photobiomodulation Therapy at 808 nm Does Not Improve Biceps Brachii Performance to Exhaustion and Delayed-Onset Muscle Soreness in Young Adult Women: A Randomized, Controlled, Crossover Trial

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ricardo Henrique Esquivel Azuma ◽  
Jeanne Karlette Merlo ◽  
Jeferson Lucas Jacinto ◽  
Jayne Maria Borim ◽  
Rubens Alexandre da Silva ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Young Women ◽  
Muscle Soreness ◽  
Treatment Time ◽  
Biceps Brachii ◽  
Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness ◽  
Adult Women ◽  
Delayed Onset ◽  
Placebo Laser ◽  
T1 And T2 ◽  
Repetitions To Failure

ObjectiveThis study aims to investigate the effects of laser photobiomodulation (PBM) at 808 nm on biceps brachii performance to exhaustion, rating of perceived exertion (RPE), and delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) in untrained young women.MethodsThirteen young women (20.1 ± 2.9 years) participated in a crossover study in which they received, in a counterbalanced manner, active and placebo laser PBM on two occasions (T1 and T2), separated by a 7-day washout period. During T1 and T2, participants received active (100 mW output power, irradiance of 35.7 W cm–2, and total energy of 28 J/arm) or placebo laser irradiation on the biceps brachii muscle at 20 min before the repetitions-to-failure test [six sets at 60% of one-repetition maximum (1RM) until failure] for elbow flexion exercise. The number of repetitions performed and RPE over the six sets, as well as DOMS from basal up to 72 h after the repetitions-to-failure test, were recorded.ResultsThere was a significant (time, p < 0.05) reduction in the number of repetitions performed and an increase in RPE over six sets, with no statistical differences between placebo and active laser conditions (treatment × time, p > 0.05). DOMS increased at 24 h postexercise and progressively returned to baseline after 72 h in both conditions (time, p < 0.05; treatment × time, p > 0.05).ConclusionOur results indicate that acute laser PBM at 808 nm does not improve biceps brachii performance to exhaustion, RPE, and DOMS in untrained women.

scholarly journals A critical evaluation of percussion massage gun devices as a rehabilitation tool focusing on lower limb mobility: A literature review

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jack Martin
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Range Of Motion ◽  
Lower Limb ◽  
Muscle Activation ◽  
Muscle Soreness ◽  
Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness ◽  
Lower Limbs ◽  
Inclusion Criteria ◽  
Force Output ◽  
Delayed Onset

Aims In recent years there has been a significant rise in the popularity of muscle gun devices. However, the current research regarding handheld muscle gun devices is unclear. Therefore, this literature review will explore the current literature regarding the effect of muscle gun device on lower limb range of motion, muscle activation, force output and the possibility of reducing delayed onset muscle soreness. Methods Four databases were used along with two academic search engines to search for studies that satisfied the inclusion criteria. To fulfil the inclusion criteria studies had to be of a pre-post design with a focus on the use of percussion massage devices on lower limbs. Studies exploring range of motion and muscle force output were of particular interest. Results Thirty-nine included studies were used in this literature review. It was found that handheld percussive massage devices are the most effective method of increasing lower limb range of motion compared to foam rolling and other self-myofascial protocols. The use of handheld percussive massage devices directly after exercise reduces delayed onset muscle soreness. However, there was no reported significant increase in muscle activation or force output following the usage of a handheld percussive massage device. Conclusion The use of muscle gun devices is recommended as part of a structured warm-up pre-exercise due to an increase in range of motion, reduction in perceived muscle soreness whilst having no negative impact on muscle activation and force output. Muscle guns may also be implemented as part of a rehabilitation programme post injury due to their ability to increase range of motion and reduce perceived pain and muscle soreness.

A Comparison of Visual Analog and Graphic Rating Scales for Assessing Pain Following Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness

1997 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 38-46 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carl G. Mattacola ◽  
David H. Perrin ◽  
Bruce M. Gansneder ◽  
Jennifer D. Allen ◽  
Cheryl A. Mickey
Keyword(s):  
Pain Intensity ◽  
Muscle Soreness ◽  
Rating Scales ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Treatment Session ◽  
Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness ◽  
Ultrasound Treatment ◽  
Delayed Onset ◽  
Graphic Rating Scale ◽  
Ice Pack

This study evaluated a visual analog scale (VAS) and a graphic rating scale (GRS) for the measurement of pain following delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) and following treatment for the symptoms of DOMS. Data from two studies were used to evaluate the scales. Pain intensity was assessed prior to and following induction of DOMS and immediately before and after each treatment session. In Study 1, subjects were randomly assigned to receive a 20-min ice pack followed by a 7-min sham ultrasound treatment or a 20-min ice pack followed by a 7-min nonthermal ultrasound treatment. In Study 2, subjects received a 20-rain microcurrent neuromuscular stimulation (MENS) treatment or a 20-min sham MENS treatment. In both studies, significant differences were found between the VAS and GRS scales for pretest conditions on Days 1 and 2 for all subjects. There were no significant differences between any other days or tests. The differences on Day 1 and Day 2 were attributed to the novelty of filling out the scales. Therefore, a. visual analog or graphic rating scale can be used to evaluate pain intensity following DOMS when repeated measurement is involved, although consideration should be given to potential differences the first one or two times the scales are completed.

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