Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness
Conditions
Interventions
Medium-Frequency Electrical Stimulation:Electrical stimulation intervention lasting 30 minutes was performed once daily immediately after acid-inducing exercise, at 24 h and 48 h. Electrodes were atta
Low-frequency electrical stimulation:Electrical stimulation intervention lasting 30 minutes was performed once daily immediately after acid-inducing exercise, at 24 h and 48 h. Electrodes were attache
Placebo Control Group:Electrical stimulation intervention was administered once daily for 30 minutes immediately after exercise, at 24 hours and 48 hours post-exercise. Electrodes were attached to the
Sponsors
Beijing Sport University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Having the habit of irregular high-intensity exercise (engaging in moderate-intensity exercise < 3 times a week). 2.Being able to cooperate in completing the experimental process. 3.Signing the informed consent form.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1.Contraindications to electrical stimulation (including cardiac pacemaker, skin damage or allergies, and history of epilepsy). 2.Any musculoskeletal, neurological, metabolic, or cardiovascular system diseases. 3.Taking anti-inflammatory drugs, analgesics, or muscle relaxants within the past 3 months or during the experiment. 4.Intake of caffeine or alcohol within 48 hours before the experiment.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| visual analogue scale (VAS) for muscle pain;maximal voluntary contraction (MVC) of the quadriceps; | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Likert Scale for Muscle Soreness (0–6 points);pressure pain threshold;muscle thickness via musculoskeletal ultrasound;knee flexion range of motion;Endurance ratio (total work of last 5 reps / first 5 reps at 180°/s);blood lactate concentration; | — |
Countries
China
Contacts
Public ContactShi Huiran
Beijing Sport University
Outcome results
None listed