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Induction and Assessment of Exertional Skeletal Muscle Damage in Humans
Published on: December 11, 2016
Pathophysiology of acute exercise-induced muscular injury: clinical implications
1Phillip Page is Staff Physical Therapist/Athletic Trainer at HealthSouth Sportsmedicine & Rehabilitation, Metairie, LA 70006.
Abstract:
Acute muscular injury is the most common injury affecting athletes and those participating in exercise. Nearly everyone has experienced soreness after unaccustomed or intense exercise. Clinically, acute strains and delayed-onset muscle soreness are very similar. The purpose of this paper is to review the predisposing factors, mechanisms of injury, structural changes, and biochemical changes associated with these injuries. Laboratory and clinical findings are discussed to help athletic trainers differentiate between the two conditions and to provide a background knowledge for evaluation, prevention, and treatment of exercise-induced muscular injury.
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