[Methods of prevention and reduction of delayed muscle soreness (DOMS)]

Przegl Lek. 2003;60(5):353-8.
[Article in Polish]

Abstract

This review describes the methods of reducing the effects of delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) as a result of muscle contractions, including the cryotherapy, physical and pharmacological therapies. Concentric and eccentric exercise and some pharmacological agents are also described as the methods of DOMS prevention.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Ascorbic Acid / therapeutic use
  • Electromagnetic Phenomena / methods
  • Humans
  • Laser Therapy
  • Muscle, Skeletal / physiopathology*
  • Neuromuscular Agents / therapeutic use
  • Pain / physiopathology*
  • Pain / prevention & control*
  • Time Factors
  • Vitamin E / therapeutic use

Substances

  • Neuromuscular Agents
  • Vitamin E
  • Ascorbic Acid