Effect of hydrotherapy on the signs and symptoms of delayed onset muscle soreness

This study independently examined the effects of three hydrotherapy interventions on the physiological and functional symptoms of delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS). Strength trained males ( n  = 38) completed two experimental trials separated by 8 months in a randomised crossover design; one tria...

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Published in:European journal of applied physiology 2008-03, Vol.102 (4), p.447-455
Main Authors: Vaile, Joanna, Halson, Shona, Gill, Nicholas, Dawson, Brian
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biomedical and Life Sciences
Biomedicine
Creatine Kinase - blood
Cross-Over Studies
Edema - therapy
Exercise - physiology
Human Physiology
Humans
Hydrotherapy
Interleukin-6 - blood
Isometric Contraction - physiology
L-Lactate Dehydrogenase - blood
Male
Motor Activity - physiology
Muscle, Skeletal - physiology
Muscular system
Myoglobin - blood
Occupational Medicine/Industrial Medicine
Original Article
Pain Management
Sports Medicine
Thigh - physiology
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Summary:This study independently examined the effects of three hydrotherapy interventions on the physiological and functional symptoms of delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS). Strength trained males ( n  = 38) completed two experimental trials separated by 8 months in a randomised crossover design; one trial involved passive recovery (PAS, control), the other a specific hydrotherapy protocol for 72 h post-exercise; either: (1) cold water immersion (CWI: n  = 12), (2) hot water immersion (HWI: n  = 11) or (3) contrast water therapy (CWT: n  = 15). For each trial, subjects performed a DOMS-inducing leg press protocol followed by PAS or one of the hydrotherapy interventions for 14 min. Weighted squat jump, isometric squat, perceived pain, thigh girths and blood variables were measured prior to, immediately after, and at 24, 48 and 72 h post-exercise. Squat jump performance and isometric force recovery were significantly enhanced ( P 
ISSN:1439-6319
1439-6327
DOI:10.1007/s00421-007-0605-6