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An overview of ischemic preconditioning in exercise performance: A systematic review
Maxime Caru1,2,3,4, Ariane Levesque1,4,5, François Lalonde1,6
1Laboratory of Pathophysiology of EXercise (LPEX), School of Kinesiology and Physical Activity Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of Montreal, Montreal, Quebec H3T 1J4, Canada.
Journal of Sport and Health Science
|July 24, 2019
Summary
Ischemic preconditioning (IPC) may enhance exercise performance, but its effectiveness varies. This review found IPC beneficial for healthy individuals in aerobic exercise, suggesting further research is needed to optimize protocols for athletes.
Area of Science:
- Sports Science
- Exercise Physiology
- Human Performance
Background:
- Ischemic preconditioning (IPC) shows potential for enhancing athletic performance.
- Current research presents inconsistent findings regarding IPC effectiveness in sports.
- Variability in IPC protocols (cycles, duration) complicates interpretation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review the existing literature on IPC interventions in sports science.
- To assess the impact of IPC on human exercise performance.
- To identify factors influencing IPC efficacy in different populations.
Main Methods:
- Systematic literature search across PubMed, Web of Science, and EMBASE databases (up to May 2018).
- Inclusion of studies investigating IPC effects on exercise performance in human subjects.
- Adherence to PRISMA guidelines for systematic reviews, including quality assessment of included studies.
Main Results:
- 52 high-quality studies (48 randomized controlled trials) were included in the review.
- IPC intervention generally demonstrates benefits for exercise performance.
- Benefits appear more pronounced in healthy individuals undertaking aerobic exercise compared to athletes.
Conclusions:
- IPC holds promise for improving exercise performance, particularly aerobic capacity in healthy individuals.
- Optimizing IPC protocols requires a deeper understanding of underlying physiological mechanisms.
- Further research is warranted to tailor IPC interventions effectively for athletic populations.
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