Author : Sharon Gosling
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 82 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (352 download)
Book Synopsis The Effect of a Counterirritant Ointment Versus a Cold Immersion on Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness of the Plantar Flexor Musculature by : Sharon Gosling
Download or read book The Effect of a Counterirritant Ointment Versus a Cold Immersion on Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness of the Plantar Flexor Musculature written by Sharon Gosling and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Abstract: The study examined the effectiveness of a counterirritant ointment versus a cold immersion for the treatment of delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) of the plantar flexor muscles. The subjects were 16 females (19.75 ± 1.39 years; 165 ± 6.96 cm; 62.28 ± 8.79 kg). Subjects were randomly assigned to one of three treatment groups: 1) control (n=4), 2) counterirritant ointment (n=6), or 3) cold immersion (n=6). Treatments were administered immediately following an exercise protocol and again at approximately 24 and 48 hours post-exercise. Perceived pain, ankle dorsiflexion range of motion (ROM), and maximal isometric force output were measured at baseline and approximately 24, 48, and 72 hours post-exercise. Significant mean differences (p .05) in perceived pain rating, dorsiflexion ROM, and isometric force output were found over the four days of testing. No significant mean differences (p .05) were found when comparing the results of the variables and the effects of the three treatment groups. From the results of this study, the effectiveness of either a counterirritant ointment or a cold immersion for the treatment of DOMS cannot be made.