The Effectiveness of Kinesio Taping in Recovering From Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness: A Crossover Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 29 (4) ◽  
pp. 385-393
Author(s):  
Berkiye Kirmizigil ◽  
Jeffry Roy Chauchat ◽  
Omer Yalciner ◽  
Gozde Iyigun ◽  
Ender Angin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Crossover Study ◽  
Muscle Soreness ◽  
Dynamic Balance ◽  
Relevant Literature ◽  
Rectus Femoris ◽  
Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Jump Performance ◽  
Delayed Onset ◽  
Kinesio Taping

Context: Kinesio taping (KT) is a popular taping technique used in the recovery process; however, in the relevant literature, there is no real consensus on its efficacy. Objective: To investigate whether rectus femoris KT application after delayed onset muscle soreness enhances recovery of muscle soreness, edema, and physical performance. Participants: A total of 22 healthy amateur male athletes participated in this study. Design: Randomized, crossover study. Setting: Human performance laboratory of the university. Interventions: Participants performed an exercise protocol inducing delayed onset muscle soreness. They accomplished 2 distinct trials, with or without KT. The washout period between trials was 6 weeks. For the KT condition, KT inhibition technique was used and applied immediately after exercise bilaterally on rectus femoris. Main Outcome Measures: Range of motion, muscle soreness, and edema were measured at baseline, 30 minutes, 24, 48, and 72 hours postexercise. Dynamic balance, sprint, and horizontal jump were evaluated at similar time frame except for 30-minute postexercise. Results: The findings showed that there were no significant differences between the KT group (KTG) and control group for all outcome variables (P > .05). Muscle soreness returned to baseline values 72 hours postexercise only within the KTG (P > .05). Although the horizontal jump performance decreased substantially from baseline to 24 and 48 hours postexercise only within the control group (P < .05), the performance increased significantly from 24 to 72 hours postexercise within the KTG (P < .05). Balance increased significantly from baseline to 48 hours postexercise (P < .05) in both groups. Balance also increased significantly from baseline to 72 hours postexercise only within the KTG (P < .05). The effect size of soreness which is our primary outcome was large in both groups (r > .5). Conclusions: KT is favorable in the recovery of muscle soreness after delayed onset muscle soreness. KT has beneficial effects on horizontal jump performance and dynamic balance.

Serum Creatine Kinase Activity and Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness in Prepubescent Children: A Preliminary Study

1989 ◽  
Vol 1 (4) ◽  
pp. 351-359 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lauri M. Webber ◽  
William C. Byrnes ◽  
Thomas W. Rowland ◽  
Vicky L. Foster
Keyword(s):  
Creatine Kinase ◽  
Muscle Soreness ◽  
Kinase Activity ◽  
Creatine Kinase Activity ◽  
Serum Creatine Kinase ◽  
Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Delayed Onset ◽  
Single Bout ◽  
The Difference

Although delayed onset muscle soreness and increased serum creatine kinase activity (SCKA) following unaccustomed exercise is common in adults, little is known concerning these responses in children. The perception of muscle soreness and SCKA in children (n = 16) (M age = 10.4±.30 yr) was compared to a control group of adults (n = 15) (M age = 27.1±.87 yr) following a single bout of downhill running (30 min − 10% grade). Preexercise SCKA was not significantly different between the children (91.7±8.5 μmol•L−1•min−1) and the adults (77.1±5.9 μmol•L−1•min−1). The difference in SCKA (pre to 24 hours post) was significantly less (p<.01) for the children (68.6±16.2 μmol•L−1•min−1) than for the adults (188.7±36.8 μmol•L−1•min−1). When the groups were adjusted for weight differences, SCKA was not significantly different between the adults and the children. Regardless of age, males demonstrated a significantly greater increase in SCKA postexercise when compared to females. Soreness ratings (verbally anchored scale from 1 to 10) 24 hours following the downhill run were not significantly different between the children (3.8±.6) and the adults (4.5±.7). Following an eccentrically biased exercise task, children exhibited less of a SCKA response compared to adults that is related to body weight.

Effect of branched-Chain Amino Acid Supplementation on Muscle Soreness following Exercise: A Meta-Analysis

2019 ◽  
Vol 89 (5-6) ◽  
pp. 348-356 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael V. Fedewa ◽  
Steven O. Spencer ◽  
Tyler D. Williams ◽  
Zachery E. Becker ◽  
Collin A. Fuqua
Keyword(s):  
Amino Acid ◽  
Muscle Damage ◽  
Muscle Soreness ◽  
Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Acute Bout ◽  
Delayed Onset ◽  
Branched Chain Amino Acid ◽  
Branched Chain ◽  
Exercise Induced

Abstract. Delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) is a symptom of exercise-induced muscle damage that occurs following exercise. Previous research has indicated that branched-chain amino acid (BCAA) supplementation may attenuate exercise-induced muscle damage that causes delayed onset muscle soreness, however the results are inconsistent. The primary aim of this study was to examine the previous literature assessing the effect of BCAA supplementation on DOMS following an acute bout of exercise in adults. This review was conducted in accordance with PRISMA guidelines (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses), and identified peer-reviewed articles comparing a BCAA supplement to a placebo non-BCAA supplement following an acute bout of exercise. An electronic search of three databases (EbscoHost, Web of Science, and SPORTDiscus) yielded 42 articles after duplicates were removed. All studies included in the current analyis were: 1) peer-reviewed publications; 2) available in English; 3) utilized a random control design that compared a BCAA group to a placebo control group following exercise; 4) and assessed soreness of muscle tissue during recovery. DOMS was assessed in 61 participants following ingestion of a BCAA supplement over the course of these interventions. The cumulative results of 37 effects gathered from 8 studies published between 2007 and 2017 indicated that BCAA supplementation reduced DOMS following exercise training (ES = 0.7286, 95% CI: 0.5017 to 0.9555, p < 0.001). A large decrease in DOMS occurs following BCAA supplementation after exercise compared to a placebo supplement.

scholarly journals The Effect of Warm-Up and Cool-Down Exercise on Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness in the Quadriceps Muscle: a Randomized Controlled Trial

2012 ◽  
Vol 35 (1) ◽  
pp. 59-68 ◽  
Author(s):  
Olav Olsen ◽  
Mona Sjøhaug ◽  
Mireille Van Beekvelt ◽  
Paul Jarle Mork
Keyword(s):  
Resistance Exercise ◽  
Muscle Soreness ◽  
Pain Threshold ◽  
Pressure Pain Threshold ◽  
Rectus Femoris ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Muscle Belly ◽  
Pressure Pain ◽  
Warm Up ◽  
Delayed Onset

The aim of the present study was to investigate the effect of warm-up and cool-down exercise on delayed onset of muscle soreness at the distal and central parts of rectus femoris following leg resistance exercise. Thirty-six volunteers (21 women, 15 men) were randomly assigned to the warm-up (20 min ergometer cycling prior to the resistance exercise), cool-down (20 min cycling after the resistance exercise), or control group performing resistance exercise only. The resistance exercise consisted of front lunges (10x5 repetitions/sets) with external loading of 40% (women) and 50% (men) of body mass. Primary outcomes were pressure pain threshold along rectus femoris and maximal isometric knee extension force. Data were recorded before the resistance exercise and on the two consecutive days. Pressure pain threshold at the central muscle belly was significantly reduced for the control group on both day 2 and 3 (p≤0.003) but not for the warm-up group (p≥0.21). For the cool-down group, pressure pain threshold at the central muscle belly was significantly reduced on day 2 (p≤0.005) and was also lower compared to the warm-up group (p=0.025). Force was significantly reduced on day 2 and 3 for all groups (p<0.001). This study indicates that aerobic warm-up exercise performed prior to resistance exercise may prevent muscle soreness at the central but not distal muscle regions, but it does not prevent loss of muscle force.

scholarly journals Multi-Parametric Analysis of Below-Knee Compression Garments on Delayed-Onset Muscle Soreness

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (7) ◽  
pp. 3798
Author(s):  
Thilo Hotfiel ◽  
Svenja Höger ◽  
Armin M. Nagel ◽  
Michael Uder ◽  
Wolfgang Kemmler ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Muscle Soreness ◽  
Clinical Signs ◽  
Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness ◽  
Jump Height ◽  
Calf Circumference ◽  
Jump Performance ◽  
Compression Garments ◽  
Post Exercise ◽  
Delayed Onset ◽  
Plyometric Exercise

To investigate below-knee compression garments during exercise and a post-exercise period of 6 h on clinical, functional, and morphological outcomes in delayed-onset muscle soreness (DOMS). Eighteen volunteers (age: 24.1 ± 3.6, BMI 22.7 ± 2.7 kg/m2) were enrolled. Measures were acquired at baseline, 6 h, and 48 h after eccentric and plyometric exercise, with wearing a compression garment (21–22 mmHg) on a calf during and for the first 6 h after exercise. 3T MRI was performed for quantification of intramuscular edema (T2 signal intensity (SI), T2 time, and manual volume segmentation); jump height, calf circumference, ankle dorsiflexion (DF), creatine kinase (CK), and muscle soreness were assessed. DOMS was confirmed in all participants after 48 h, with an increase in soreness (p < 0.001) and CK (p = 0.001), decrease in jump height (p < 0.01), and the presence of intramuscular edema (p < 0.01) in both the compressed and non-compressed limbs. No differences between the compressed and non-compressed limbs were observed for muscle soreness and jump height. MRI T2 SI, T2 time, soreness, and manual segmentation revealed no effect of the compression treatment. The assessment of calf circumference and DF showed no changes in either the compression or non-compression limb (p = 1.0). Wearing compression garments during combined eccentric and plyometric exercise and for 6 h post-exercise has no effect on clinical signs of DOMS, jump performance, or the development of intramuscular edema.

scholarly journals The effect of aquatic and land plyometric training on the vertical jump and delayed onset muscle soreness in brazilian soccer players

2017 ◽  
Vol 18 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Renato Tavares Fonseca ◽  
Rodolfo De Alkmim Moreira Nunes ◽  
Juliana Brandão Pinto de Castro ◽  
Vicente Pinheiro Lima ◽  
Sérgio Gregorio Silva ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass ◽  
Muscle Soreness ◽  
Vertical Jump ◽  
Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness ◽  
Soccer Players ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Plyometric Training ◽  
Delayed Onset ◽  
Post Test ◽  
And Control

AbstractPurpose. To compare the effects of aquatic and land plyometric training on the vertical jump (VJ) and delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) in soccer players. Methods. Twenty-four male soccer players aged 16-18 years (16.53 ± 0.5 years) were randomly divided into three groups: aquatic plyometric training (APT) (n = 8; age: 16.4 ± 0.4 years; body mass: 68.3 ± 7.54 kg; height: 179.75 ± 8.13 cm); land plyometric training (LPT) (n = 8; age: 16.5 ± 0.5 years; body mass: 68.2 ± 7.8 kg; height: 177.0 ± 7.4 cm); and control group (n = 8; age: 16.7 ± 0.6 years; body mass: 61.2 ± 6.5 kg; height: 171.43 ± 5.75 cm), not performing any jump program. An identical training program was applied for 6 weeks, totalling 944 jumps. The VJ was evaluated on a leap jump platform and the Visual Analogue Scale measured the change in DOMS perception. Results. There was a significant increase in the VJ height in both experimental groups (LPT and APT) (p < 0.05). A significant reduction in DOMS perception was verified for the APT group in comparison with the LPT group (p < 0.05) between the first and last week of training. The foot contact time significantly decreased (p < 0.05) in the APT group from pre- to posttest. Significant improvements (p < 0.05) were observed in the flight time and jump speed from pre- to post-test in both LPT and APT groups. Conclusions. APT can increase the VJ height and reduce DOMS perception in soccer players.

scholarly journals Effect of Massage Before or After Exercise on Delayed-onset Muscle Soreness in a Rat Model

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Qing-bo Wei ◽  
Qian Zhao ◽  
Jialing Gu ◽  
Jia Lin ◽  
Yan Zhu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Skeletal Muscle ◽  
Muscle Soreness ◽  
Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness ◽  
Lower Limbs ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Sprague Dawley ◽  
Blank Group ◽  
Delayed Onset ◽  
Prevention And Treatment ◽  
Massage Group

Abstract Background. Delayed-onset muscle soreness (DOMS), also known as tenderness of touch, refers to the pain caused by muscle mechanical stimulation, such as contraction and stretching. Chinese massage has been widely used in the treatment of sports fatigue and sports injury, but there is controversy in the efficacy. In this experiment, we established DOMS model in rats to observe the prevention and treatment effect of massage, to find the best time for intervention, and to provide scientific basis for the prevention and treatment of exercise fatigue.Methods. 130 male SD(sprague-dawley, SD) healthy rats were randomly divided into blank group, control group and massage group. Except for blank group, the other rats received DOMS model. Professionals applied kneading and twisting methods on both lower limbs of rats. The expression of IL-2, IL-6 and IL-8 in skeletal muscle of rats were determined by western blot, PCR and ELISA, and the content of serum creatine kinase was determined by ELISA. In addition, we measured the concentration of Ca2+, Ca2+-ATPase in mitochondria of skeletal muscle. The changes of skeletal muscle structure were observed by scanning electron microscopy.Result. After massage, the expression of IL-2, IL-6, IL-8 and CK decreased compared with control group (P < 0.01), the expression of IL-2, IL-6 and IL-8 in post massage group was lower than that in front massage group (P < 0.01), and the content of CK in front massage group was lower than that in post massage group(P < 0.01). The content of Ca2+ in front massage 24, 48 and 72h group was lower than that in post massage (P < 0.01), the concentration of Ca2+-ATPase in front massage 24h and 72h group was lower than that in post massage group (P < 0.05).Conclusion. Massage can prevent the injury of muscle and reduce the inflammatory reaction of muscle after exercise. It can also improve the activity of Ca2+-ATPase, enhance the transport of Ca2+ by mitochondria and protect the skeletal muscle.

scholarly journals Does Low-Level Laser Therapy Decrease Muscle-Damaging Mediators After Performance in Soccer Athletes Versus Sham Laser Treatment? A Critically Appraised Topic

2020 ◽  
Vol 29 (8) ◽  
pp. 1210-1213
Author(s):  
Jordan Bettleyon ◽  
Thomas W. Kaminski
Keyword(s):  
Laser Therapy ◽  
Muscle Soreness ◽  
Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness ◽  
Low Level Laser Therapy ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Bottom Line ◽  
Low Level ◽  
Delayed Onset ◽  
Low Level Laser ◽  
Level Laser

Clinical Scenario: Low-level laser therapy (LLLT) is a controversial topic for its use in athletic recovery, mainly due to inconsistency in research regarding the application of LLLT. Articles on LLLT have assessed its effectiveness in untrained humans through pain scales, functional scales, and blood draws, and it has been found capable in nonathletic rehabilitative use. The controversy lies with LLLT in the recovering athlete. Not only do athletes need to perform at high levels, but each sport is unique in the metabolic demands placed on the athletes’ bodies. This modality can alter chemical mediators of the inflammatory process, specifically blood lactate (BL) and creatine kinase (CK). During soccer contests, it is a common problem for athletes to have an average CK level of 800 U/L and BL of 8 mmol·L, increasing delayed-onset muscle soreness and fatigue. Micro-CK level elevation is associated with cellular membrane damage, localized hypoxia, and electrolyte imbalances, hindering the recovery process. Clinical Question: Does LLLT decrease muscle-damaging mediators effecting player fatigue and delayed-onset muscle soreness after performance in soccer athletes versus sham treatment? Summary of Key Findings: In 3 studies, preperformance, postperformance, or preperformance and postperformance LLLT was performed and evaluated BL (2 of 3) and CK (2 of 3). In each article, BL and CK showed a significant decrease (P < .05) when performed either preperformance or postperformance versus the control group. The greatest decrease in these mediators was noticed when postperformance laser therapy was performed. Clinical Bottom Line: LLLT at 10, 30, or 50 J performed at a minimum of 2 locations on the rectus femoris, vastus lateralis, and vastus medialis bilaterally for 10 seconds each is significant in decreasing blood serum levels of BL and CK when performed postexercise. Strength of Recommendations: All 3 articles obtained a Physiotherapy Evidence Database score of ≥8/10.

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