Effects of Kinesio Taping on the Relief of Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness: A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial

Objective: The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of Kinesio taping (KT) on delayed onset muscle soreness. Design: Randomized controlled study. Setting: Clinical laboratory. Participants: Fifty-four nonathletic volunteers were assigned randomly to KT (n = 27) and placebo KT (n = 27) groups. Interventions: The intense exercise protocol consisted of 100 consecutive drop jumps from a 0.60-m-high platform. Kinesio tape was applied with the fan technique on the quadriceps muscles in the KT group. The placebo KT group received the Kinesio tape with no technique and tension. Main Outcome Measure: Muscle soreness, maximal isometric quadriceps muscle strength, vertical jump height, and blood analyses (creatine kinase, lactate dehydrogenase, myoglobin, and C-reactive protein) were measured preexercise, immediately postexercise, 48 hours postexercise, and 72 hours postexercise. Results: There was a significant effect of time in all outcome measures (P < .05) except serum C-reactive protein level (P > .05). The intensity of muscle soreness was significantly lower in the KT group relative to the placebo KT group at 72 hours postexercise (P = .01). The serum creatine kinase level was significantly higher in the KT group compared with the placebo KT group at 72 hours postexercise (P = .01). There were no statistically significant differences between groups for the other outcome measures (P > .05). Conclusions: These findings indicate that KT intervention following the intense exercise protocol reduced muscle soreness. However, it had no effect on maximal quadriceps isometric strength and vertical jump height or serum lactate dehydrogenase, myoglobin, and C-reactive protein levels. Furthermore, KT application after intense exercise also increased serum creatine kinase levels.

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Effect of 4-Week Ingestion of Tomato-Based Carotenoids on Exercise-Induced Inflammation, Muscle Damage, and Oxidative Stress in Endurance Runners

International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism ◽

10.1123/ijsnem.2017-0272 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 28 (3) ◽

pp. 266-273 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

David C. Nieman ◽

Courtney L. Capps ◽

Christopher R. Capps ◽

Zack L. Shue ◽

Jennifer E. McBride

Keyword(s):

Oxidative Stress ◽

Creatine Kinase ◽

Muscle Damage ◽

Muscle Soreness ◽

Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness ◽

C Reactive Protein ◽

Reactive Protein ◽

Delayed Onset ◽

Reducing Ability ◽

And Oxidative Stress

This double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled crossover trial determined if ingestion of a supplement containing a tomato complex with lycopene, phytoene, and phytofluene (T-LPP) and other compounds for 4 weeks would attenuate inflammation, muscle damage, and oxidative stress postexercise and during recovery from a 2-hr running bout that included 30 min of −10% downhill running. Study participants ingested the T-LPP supplement or placebo with the evening meal for 4 weeks prior to running 2 hr at high intensity. Blood samples and delayed onset muscle soreness ratings were taken pre- and post-4-week supplementation, and immediately following the 2-hr run, and then 1-hr, 24-hr, and 48-hr postrun. After a 2-week washout period, participants crossed over to the opposite treatment and repeated all procedures. Plasma lycopene, phytoene, and phytofluene increased significantly in T-LPP compared with placebo (p < .001 for each). Significant time effects were shown for serum creatine kinase, delayed onset muscle soreness, C-reactive protein, myoglobin, 9- and 13-hydroxyoctadecadienoic acids, ferric reducing ability of plasma, and six plasma cytokines (p < .001 for each). The pattern of increase for serum myoglobin differed between T-LPP and placebo (interaction effect, p = .016, with lower levels in T-LPP), but not for creatine kinase, delayed onset muscle soreness, C-reactive protein, the six cytokines, 9- and 13-hydroxyoctadecadienoic acids, and ferric reducing ability of plasma. No significant time or interaction effects were measured for plasma-oxidized low-density lipoprotein or serum 8-hydroxy-2′-deoxyguanosine. In summary, supplementation with T-LPP over a 4-week period increased plasma carotenoid levels 73% and attenuated postexercise increases in the muscle damage biomarker myoglobin, but not inflammation and oxidative stress.

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The effects of compression garments on performance of prolonged manual-labour exercise and recovery

Applied Physiology Nutrition and Metabolism ◽

10.1139/apnm-2015-0335 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 41 (2) ◽

pp. 125-132 ◽

Cited By ~ 8

Author(s):

Val Chan ◽

Rob Duffield ◽

Mark Watsford

Keyword(s):

Creatine Kinase ◽

Knee Flexion ◽

Muscle Soreness ◽

Handgrip Strength ◽

C Reactive Protein ◽

Exercise Protocol ◽

Compression Garments ◽

Warm Up ◽

Reactive Protein ◽

Manual Labour

This study investigated the effects of wearing compression garments during and 24 h following a 4-h exercise protocol simulating manual-labour tasks. Ten physically trained male participants, familiar with labouring activities, undertook 4 h of work tasks characteristic of industrial workplaces. Participants completed 2 testing sessions, separated by at least 1 week. In the experimental condition, participants wore a full-length compression top and compression shorts during the exercise protocol and overnight recovery, with normal work clothes worn in the control condition. Testing for serum creatine kinase and C-reactive protein, handgrip strength, knee flexion and extension torque, muscle stiffness, perceived muscle soreness and fatigue as well as heart rate and rating of perceived exertion (RPE) responses to 4-min cycling were performed before, following, and 24 h after exercise. Creatine kinase, muscle soreness, and rating of perceived fatigue increased following the exercise protocol (p < 0.05) as did RPE to a standardised cycling warm-up bout. Conversely, no postexercise changes were observed in C-reactive protein, handgrip strength, peak knee flexion torque, or stiffness measures (p > 0.05). Knee extension torque was significantly higher in the control condition at 24 h postexercise (3.1% ± 5.4% change; compression: 2.2% ± 11.1% change), although no other variables were different between conditions at any time. However, compression demonstrated a moderate–large effect (d > 0.60) to reduce perceived muscle soreness, fatigue, and RPE from standardised warm-up at 24 h postexercise. The current findings suggest that compression may assist in perceptual recovery from manual-labour exercise with implications for the ability to perform subsequent work bouts.

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Biochemical Markers and Wellness Status During a Congested Match Play Period in Elite Soccer Players

International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance ◽

10.1123/ijspp.2020-0914 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 1-16

Author(s):

Karim Saidi ◽

Hassane Zouhal ◽

Daniel Boullosa ◽

Gregory Dupont ◽

Anthony C. Hackney ◽

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Keyword(s):

Physical Fitness ◽

Muscle Soreness ◽

Soccer Players ◽

C Reactive Protein ◽

Match Play ◽

Ability Test ◽

Fatigue Score ◽

Reactive Protein ◽

Delayed Onset ◽

Stress Fatigue

Objectives: To analyze biochemical markers, wellness status, and physical fitness in elite soccer players in relation to changes in training and match exposure during a congested period of match play. Methods: Fourteen elite soccer players were evaluated 3 times (T1, T2, and T3) over 12 weeks (T1–T2: 6-wk regular period of match play and T2–T3: 6-wk congested period of match play). Players performed vertical jump tests, repeated shuttle sprint ability test, and the Yo-Yo Intermittent Recovery Test at T1, T2, and T3. Plasma C-reactive protein, creatinine, and creatine kinase were analyzed at T1, T2, and T3. Wellness status was measured daily using the Hopper questionnaire (delayed onset of muscle soreness, stress, fatigue, and sleep quality). Training session rating of perceived exertion was also recorded on a daily basis. Results: A significant increase was found in stress, fatigue, delayed onset of muscle soreness scores, and Hopper index during the congested period (between T2 and T3) compared with the regular period (between T1 and T2) (.001 < P < .008, 0.8 < ES < 2.3). Between T2 and T3, significant relationships were found between the percentage variations (Δ%) of C-reactive protein, and Δ% of creatine kinase with the Hopper Index, and the Δ% of fatigue score. In addition, the Δ% of fatigue score and Δ% of delayed onset of muscle soreness score correlated with Δ% Yo-Yo Intermittent Recovery Test and Δ% best of repeated shuttle sprint ability test (.49 < r < P < .01). Conclusions: An intensive period of congested match play significantly compromised elite soccer players’ physical fitness and wellness status. Elite soccer players’ wellness status reflects declines in physical fitness during this period while biochemical changes do not.

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The Efficacy of Tart Cherry Juice in Aiding Recovery After Intermittent Exercise

International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance ◽

10.1123/ijspp.2019-0101 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 15 (3) ◽

pp. 368-374 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Rebecca Quinlan ◽

Jessica A. Hill

Keyword(s):

Creatine Kinase ◽

Isometric Contraction ◽

Muscle Soreness ◽

Intermittent Exercise ◽

Tart Cherry ◽

C Reactive Protein ◽

Countermovement Jump ◽

Maximal Voluntary Isometric Contraction ◽

Reactive Protein ◽

Cherry Juice

Purpose: To investigate the effects of supplementation with tart cherry juice (TCJ) on markers of recovery after intermittent exercise under habitual dietary conditions. Methods: Using a randomized, single-blind, placebo (PLA)-controlled, independent-groups design, 20 team-sport players (8 male and 12 female; age 26 [4] y, height 175.4 [9.6] cm, body mass 70.2 [12.6] kg) were divided equally into 2 groups and consumed either TCJ or PLA twice per day for 8 consecutive days while following their normal dietary habits. Participants completed an adapted version of the Loughborough Intermittent Shuttle Test (LIST) on day 6 of supplementation. Countermovement jump, 20-m sprint, maximal voluntary isometric contraction, and delayed onset muscle soreness were assessed at baseline and 1, 24, and 48 hours post-LIST. Blood markers of muscle damage (creatine kinase) and inflammation (C-reactive protein) were taken presupplementation, immediately pre-LIST, and 1, 24, and 48 hours post-LIST. Data were analyzed using a repeated-measures analysis of variance. Results: Countermovement jump, 20-m sprint, and maximal voluntary isometric contraction showed significantly faster recovery with TCJ (P < .05) at 24 and 48 hours post-LIST. A significant interaction effect (P < .05) was observed for muscle soreness; however, Bonferroni post hoc analysis could not identify when the significant differences between TCJ and PLA occurred. There were no significant differences throughout recovery between TCJ and PLA for C-reactive protein and creatine kinase (P < .05). Conclusion: The results suggest that TCJ, in addition to habitual diet, can accelerate recovery after intermittent exercise and therefore extend the efficacy of TCJ in accelerating recovery in team sports.

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Effects of Kinesio Tape on Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness

Case Medical Research ◽

10.31525/ct1-nct04128670 ◽

2019 ◽

Author(s):

Keyword(s):

Muscle Soreness ◽

Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness ◽

Kinesio Tape ◽

Delayed Onset

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C-Reactive Protein Is Elevated Only in High Creatine Kinase Responders to Muscle Damaging Exercise

Frontiers in Physiology ◽

10.3389/fphys.2019.00086 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 10 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Ashwin W. Isaacs ◽

Filippo Macaluso ◽

Carine Smith ◽

Kathryn H. Myburgh

Keyword(s):

Creatine Kinase ◽

C Reactive Protein ◽

Reactive Protein

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THE EFFECT OF HASSAGE ON CIRCULATING NEUTHROPHILS (PMNs), DELAYED ONSET MUSCLE SORENESS (DOMS), AND CREATINE KINASE (CK)

Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise ◽

10.1249/00005768-199205001-00851 ◽

1992 ◽

Vol 24 (Supplement) ◽

pp. S142

Author(s):

M. N. Keating ◽

L. L. Smith ◽

D. J. Spratt ◽

D. Holbert ◽

M. R. McCammon ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Creatine Kinase ◽

Muscle Soreness ◽

Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness ◽

Delayed Onset

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The Effects of Static and Ballistic Stretching on Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness and Creatine Kinase

Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport ◽

10.1080/02701367.1993.10608784 ◽

1993 ◽

Vol 64 (1) ◽

pp. 103-107 ◽

Cited By ~ 61

Author(s):

Lucille L. Smith ◽

Mark H. Brunetz ◽

Thomas C. Chenier ◽

Michael R. McCammon ◽

Joseph A. Houmard ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Creatine Kinase ◽

Muscle Soreness ◽

Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness ◽

Delayed Onset

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Influence of low-level laser therapy on vertical jump in sedentary individuals

Einstein (São Paulo) ◽

10.1590/s1679-45082015ao3243 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 13 (1) ◽

pp. 41-46 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Camila Mayumi Martin Kakihata ◽

Jéssica Aline Malanotte ◽

Jessica Yumie Higa ◽

Tatiane Kamada Errero ◽

Sandra Lucinei Balbo ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Muscle Soreness ◽

Vertical Jump ◽

Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness ◽

Triceps Surae ◽

Low Level Laser Therapy ◽

Laser Applications ◽

Low Intensity ◽

Delayed Onset ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Intensity Laser

Objective To investigate the effects of low intensity laser (660nm), on the surae triceps muscle fatigue and power, during vertical jump in sedentary individuals, in addition to delayed onset muscle soreness. Methods We included 22 sedentary volunteers in the study, who were divided into three groups: G1 (n=8) without performing low intensity laser (control); G2 (n=7) subjected to 6 days of low intensity laser applications; and G3 (n=7) subjected to 10 days of low intensity laser applications. All subjects were evaluated by means of six evaluations of vertical jumps lasting 60 seconds each. In G2 and G3, laser applications in eight points, uniformly distributed directly to the skin in the region of the triceps surae were performed. Another variable analyzed was the delayed onset muscle soreness using the Visual Analog Scale of Pain. Results There was no significant difference in fatigue and mechanical power. In the evaluation of delayed onset muscle soreness, there was significant difference, being the first evaluation higher than the others. Conclusion The low intensity laser on the triceps surae, in sedentary individuals, had no significant effects on the variables evaluated.

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