Delayed onset muscle soreness induced by eccentric isokinetic exercise

Issue title: Selected papers and abstracts of the "XXXIèmes Entretiens de Médecine Physique et de Réadaptation", Current Concepts in Isokinetics, Montpellier, France, 5–7 March, 2003

Article type: Research Article

Authors: Croisier, J.L^a | Camus, G.^a | Forthomme, B.^a | Maquet, D.^a | Vanderthommen, M.^a | Crielaard, J.M.^a

Affiliations: [a] Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Liege, CHU Sart Tilman, B35, 4000 Liege, Belgium

Note: [] Address for correspondence: Prof. J.L. Croisier, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, ISEPK, B21, Allée des Sports 4, 4000 Liege, Belgium. Tel.: +32 4 366 38 91; Fax: +32 4 366 72 30; E-mail: [email protected]

Abstract: Delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) follows unaccustomed muscular exercise, most notably in the eccentric mode. That concept refers to a dull ache combined with tenderness, stiffness and weakness of the previously active muscles. Isokinetic device constitutes a specific model in generating and investigating DOMS. Respective effects of concentric and eccentric actions have been compared, emphasizing on the variability in the response (serum activity of CK for instance). The particular sensitivity of the hamstrings was underlined although causes remained unexplained. Some treatment have been proposed in the management of DOMS. Several studies reported that anti-inflammatory agents fail to alleviate pain and discomfort even if other authors indicated a relative effectiveness. Based on the repeated-bout effect, submaximal eccentric exercise currently represent the most useful preventive strategy.

Keywords: DOMS, eccentric, isokinetic, creatine kinase, treatment

DOI: 10.3233/IES-2003-0130

Journal: Isokinetics and Exercise Science, vol. 11, no. 1, pp. 21-29, 2003