None listed
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Arnica montana 6C: 4 medicated globules size 30, oral route, thrice daily for 3 days along with standard RICE care
Control Intervention1: Standard care - RICE method: Rest, ice or cold
Sponsors
Elangbam Mison Singh
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Gym goers of any gender aged above 18 to 35 years. New beginners with 1 month or less of gym initiation and regular gym-goers with 3 months or more of consistent attendance attending at least 3 sessions per week. Participants who experience delayed onset muscle soreness symptoms such as muscle soreness, stiffness and tenderness within 48 hours of intense or new workout routines.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Known musculoskeletal disorders or injuries. Recent fractures or surgeries within the last 6 months. Those who suffer from any major illness. Use of analgesics, steroids, or anti-inflammatory drugs. Current use of homoeopathic or other alternative treatments for muscle soreness.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Reduction in delayed onset muscle soreness assessed by Visual Analogue Scale pain score and Muscle Soreness Rating Scale before and after interventionTimepoint: Baseline, Day 1, Day 2, Day 3 of intervention, weekly follow-up for 1 month and up to 3 months | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Participant-reported energy levels, flexibility and overall satisfaction with recovery assessed using the Measure Yourself Medical Outcome Profile 2 ScaleTimepoint: Baseline, Day 3, and weekly follow up up to 3 months | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Jayanta Talukdar
North Eastern Institute of Ayurveda and Homoeopathy
Outcome results
None listed