The Effect of Ischemic Pre-Conditioning on the Rate of Recovery Following Exercise-Induced Muscle Damage

Change from baseline in Creatine kinase

Plasma CK was determined from an earlobe capillary blood sample. The sample (10 microlitres) was analysed immediately using an semi-automated clinical chemistry analyser. The change in CK will be determined 24, 48 and 72 hours following pre exercise conditions

Time frame: pre exercise, 24 hours post, 48 hours post and 72 hours post exercise

Change from baseline in Limb girth

Mid-thigh and calf circumference was assessed as a measure of limb swelling using an anthropometric tape measure. Both measures were obtained with the participant in a standing position. The change in limb girth will be determined 24, 48 and 72 hours following pre exercise conditions

Time frame: pre exercise, 24 hours post, 48 hours post and 72 hours post exercise

Chnage from baseline in Vertical jump

Vertical jump (VJ) performance was assessed using an electronic timing mat with hands placed on hips and participants dropping down to a self-selected level before jumping maximally. The change in VJ will be determined 24, 48 and 72 hours following pre exercise conditions

Time frame: pre exercise, 24 hours post, 48 hours post and 72 hours post exercise

Change from baseline in Muscle soreness

Muscle soreness - Participants were asked to perform and hold a squat (90° knee angle) whilst they rated their perceived muscle soreness on a 200 mm visual analogue scale. The scale consisted of a line from 0 mm (no pain) to 200 mm (unbearably painful). The change in muscle soreness will be determined 24, 48 and 72 hours following pre exercise conditions

Time frame: pre exercise, 24 hours post, 48 hours post and 72 hours post exercise