Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation Via the Peroneal Nerve Reduces Muscle Soreness Following Intermittent Exercise

N/ACompletedNCT02018211

Firstkind Ltd21 enrolled

Overview

Numerous techniques are reported to enhance recovery following intense exercise, however there is equivocal support for such claims. A novel technique of neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) via the peroneal nerve has been shown to augment limb blood flow which could enhance recovery following exercise. The present study examined the effects of NMES, compared to graduated compression socks on muscle soreness, strength, and markers of muscle damage and inflammation following intense intermittent exercise.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

Purpose

BASIC_SCIENCE

Masking

NONE

Enrollment

Conditions

Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness

Interventions

controlOTHER

passive recovery following exercise test

graduated compression socksDEVICE

graduated compression socks worn after test exercise

neuromuscular electrical stimulation deviceDEVICE

neuromuscular electrical stimulation device worn after test exercise

Eligibility

Sex: MALEMin age: 20 YearsMax age: 22 YearsHealthy volunteers:

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Inclusion Criteria: * healthy males * currently playing intermittent sports (such as soccer, field hockey, rugby) * currently representing their respective sports at either university, county, national or international levels Exclusion Criteria: * unhealthy males * not currently playing intermittent sports (such as soccer, field hockey, rugby) * not currently representing their respective sports at either university, county, national or international levels * individuals indicating a history of cardiovascular, metabolic or haematological disorders * participants reporting a sedentary lifestyle of less than three 30-min physical activity sessions per week

Locations (1)

School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences

Loughborough, Leicestershire, United Kingdom

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Perceived muscle soreness (PMS)

perceived muscle soreness (PMS), often referred to as delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS)

Time frame: 72hrs

Secondary Outcomes

muscle strength

Time frame: 72hrs

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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