Nowadays, DOMs after exercise are rising in prevalence and affecting the recovery phase and return to competition of Athletes, especially in people with unusual gastrocnemius muscle workouts such as runners. HPLT is one of the tools used to relieve the symptoms of DOMs but data was limited. DOMs, Gastrocnemius, HPLT
Conditions
Interventions
In this group, after induction of DOMs of Rt. gastrocnemius muscle, HPLT
830 nm
2-4 mJ, at Rt. gastrocnemius (Switch on), for 3 minutes per point
3 points
1 time per day was applied at post-DOMs day 1, day 3, and day 5. ,In this group, after induction of DOMs of Rt. gastrocnemius muscle, placebo HPLT
at the same point of Rt. gastrocnemius (Switch off), for 3 minutes per point
1 time per day was applied at post-DOMs day 1, day 3, and day 5.
Experimental Device,Placebo Comparator Device
High Power Laser Therapy (HPLT),Placebo or positive control group
Sponsors
AHS-UP
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Male
Age
18 Years to 25 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Healthy Male volunteer 2. Age 18-25 years 3. Do not receive the resisted exercise of both legs 1 week before the program
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Loss of sensation 2. Severe diseases such as uncontrollable hypertension, Diabetes Mellitus, Cancer, and Heart disease. 3. Fever 4. Open wound 5. Recieve NSAIDs or pain drugs 48 hours before the test
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pain scale pre, post induction day 1,3, and 5 days Numerical Pain Rating Scale; NPRS (mm) | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Muscle strength pre, post induction day 1,3, and 5 days Hand held dynamometer | — |
Countries
Thailand
Contacts
Public ContactSinthuporn Maharan
University of Phayao
Outcome results
None listed