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Delayed onset muscle soreness: mechanisms and management
1Wolverhampton School of Physiotherapy, Education Centre, New Cross Hospital, UK.
Journal of Sports Sciences
|August 1, 1992
Summary
Delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) is a common post-exercise phenomenon. This review covers DOMS causes, mechanisms, and effective reduction strategies through physical, pharmacological, and training interventions.
Area of Science:
- Exercise Physiology
- Sports Medicine
- Muscle Biology
Background:
- Delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) is a frequent experience following strenuous physical activity.
- Understanding the underlying physiological mechanisms is crucial for effective management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the phenomenon of DOMS.
- To identify muscle contraction types that most commonly induce DOMS.
- To explore theories explaining the physiological basis of DOMS.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of existing research on DOMS.
- Analysis of studies focusing on muscle contraction types and DOMS.
- Synthesis of proposed physiological mechanisms for DOMS.
- Summary of interventions for DOMS reduction.
Main Results:
- Eccentric muscle contractions are strongly associated with DOMS.
- Several theories explain DOMS, including mechanical damage and inflammatory responses.
- Various physical therapies, pharmacological agents, and training adaptations can mitigate DOMS.
Conclusions:
- DOMS is a complex response to specific types of muscle stress.
- Effective management strategies involve a combination of therapeutic and preventative approaches.
- Further research can refine understanding and treatment of DOMS.