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Area of Science:

  • Exercise Physiology
  • Human Physiology
  • Sports Medicine

Background:

  • Grounding has been linked to physiological changes.
  • Previous studies suggest grounding may alleviate pain and reduce creatine kinase (CK) after eccentric contractions.
  • This study aimed to further investigate these effects.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the impact of grounding on pain, creatine kinase (CK) levels, and complete blood counts following moderate eccentric exercise.
  • To compare the physiological responses of a grounded group versus a sham-grounded group.

Main Methods:

  • Thirty-two healthy men were divided into grounded and sham-grounded groups.
  • Participants performed 200 half-knee bends (eccentric contractions).
  • Grounding or sham grounding was applied for 4 hours on two consecutive days, with pain and blood analysis conducted over four days.

Main Results:

  • The grounded group showed no significant increase in CK on day 2, unlike the sham group (P=0.04).
  • Grounding was associated with increased neutrophils (day 3) and platelets (days 2-4) compared to sham grounding.
  • Grounding significantly reduced CK loss from muscles, indicating diminished muscle damage.

Conclusions:

  • Grounding appears to mitigate muscle damage following eccentric exercise, as evidenced by lower CK levels.
  • Observed changes in blood parameters like neutrophils and platelets suggest a role for grounding in modulating exercise-induced inflammation or recovery.
  • Further research is warranted to explore the therapeutic potential of grounding for delayed onset muscle damage.