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  • 1Division de Physiopathologie Clinique, Département de Médecine, CHUV et Unité de Médecine du Sport, Swiss Olympic Medical Center, Département de l'Appareil Locomoteur (DAL), Lausanne. boris.gojanovic@chuv.ch

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Area of Science:

  • Sports Medicine
  • Exercise Physiology
  • Biochemistry

Background:

  • Exercise commonly induces delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS), typically appearing 1-2 days post-activity.
  • Elevated blood muscle enzymes, including creatine phosphokinase (CK), are characteristic of DOMS and can potentially lead to renal complications.
  • CK levels peak around day four, influenced by exercise type and individual factors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To elucidate the physiological response to exercise-induced muscle damage.
  • To inform clinical practice regarding the interpretation of elevated creatine phosphokinase (CK) levels.
  • To differentiate exercise-induced effects from potential metabolic disorders or medication side effects.

Main Methods:

  • Observational analysis of physiological markers following exercise.
  • Review of clinical cases and literature concerning muscle enzyme elevation.
  • Assessment of the impact of exercise type and habituation on CK response.

Main Results:

  • Creatine phosphokinase (CK) elevation is a predictable response to exercise, peaking around day four.
  • Repeated exercise bouts lead to habituation, attenuating the CK elevation response.
  • Metabolic complications associated with exercise-induced enzyme elevation are infrequent.

Conclusions:

  • Understanding exercise-induced muscle enzyme elevation, particularly CK, is crucial for accurate clinical assessment.
  • A seven-day exercise-free period is recommended before interpreting elevated CK results to avoid misdiagnosis.
  • Knowledge of DOMS aids in avoiding unnecessary investigations for metabolic disorders or premature discontinuation of medications like statins.