Clinical Research Directory

Pneumatic Compression vs Blood Flow Restriction for Muscle Recovery

Both BFR and intermittent pneumatic compression are purported to decrease symptoms associated with exercise induced muscle damage (EIMD) that cause delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS). Blood flow restriction relies on applying pressurized cuffs to the most proximal portion of the limb. Another form of recovery often relied upon is pneumatic compression. The mechanism by which pneumatic compression works is similar to that of a massage, whereby the device progressively increases the pressure on a portion of the limb before releasing and moving further up the limb.The purpose of this study is determine whether BFR or pneumatic compression can be used to decreased DOMS which may indicate enhanced recovery.

"Recovery Techniques on Pain, Force and Muscle Oxygenation in Athletes: A Crossover Trial"

The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the impact of various passive post-exercise recovery techniques on professional athletes. The main questions it aims to answer are: Do passive recovery modalities significantly improve muscle oxygenation and tissue temperature immediately following high-intensity effort? Which specific technique is most effective in reducing perceived pain, measured by the pressure pain threshold, and restoring muscle strength? Researchers will compare six different therapeutic interventions-Transfer of Energy Capacitive and Resistive therapy, manual massage, intermittent negative pressure therapy, extracorporeal shockwave therapy, percussion therapy, and pneumatic pressotherapy-to determine which provides a superior immediate physiological and functional recovery effect. Participants will: Perform a high-intensity physical effort designed to induce peripheral fatigue. Be randomly assigned to receive one of the six recovery protocols. Undergo objective measurements immediately after the intervention, including near-infrared spectroscopy to assess muscle oxygen saturation, tissue thermography, algometry, and dynamometry.

Effects of Kinesio Tape on Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness

The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of Kinesio tape on delayed onset muscle soreness of the biceps muscle of your arm following strenuous exercise of the bicep muscle.

Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness of Athletes

Study Design: This study was approved by the Human Experiment Ethics Committee of Chengdu Sport University (No: 2103). Based on previous research data, G-power software was used to calculate that at least 40 samples were needed. Participants: A total of 45 track and field athletes from Sichuan Province, China, were recruited during the off-season in 2024. They were randomly assigned to the vibration group, kinesio taping group, combined group, and control group. All participants signed informed consent forms and adhered to the Declaration of Helsinki. DOMS Modeling: Following previous research, a delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) model for athletes\' knee joints was established through downhill running. Detailed oxygen uptake tests were conducted on all participants one week before DOMS modeling, and records were made one week after DOMS modeling. Intervention Measures: The vibration group received vibration training immediately after DOMS modeling. The kinesio taping group had Y-shaped kinesio taping applied 30 minutes before DOMS modeling. The combined group received both vibration training and kinesio taping simultaneously. Assessment Methods: The degree of pain at the DOMS site for participants was evaluated using a Visual Analogue Scale (VAS). The concentration of creatine kinase (CK) in the serum of participants was detected using an RT-9600 automatic biochemical analyzer, and serum interleukin-6 (IL-6) was detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). An IsoMed 2000 isokinetic tester was used to perform a 60°/s extension test on the participants\' knees. Data Collection: VAS scores, serum CK and IL-6 levels, and peak torque of knee extension were collected at different time points before and after DOMS modeling.