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Continuous compression as an effective therapeutic intervention in treating eccentric-exercise-induced muscle soreness
Kraemer WJ, Bush JA, Wickham RB, Denegar CR, Gomez AL, Gotshalk LA, Duncan ND, Volek JS, Newton RU, Putukian M, Sebastianelli WJ
Journal of Sport Rehabilitation 2001;10(1):11-23
clinical trial
3/10 [Eligibility criteria: No; Random allocation: Yes; Concealed allocation: No; Baseline comparability: No; Blind subjects: No; Blind therapists: No; Blind assessors: Yes; Adequate follow-up: No; Intention-to-treat analysis: No; Between-group comparisons: Yes; Point estimates and variability: No. Note: Eligibility criteria item does not contribute to total score] *This score has been confirmed*

CONTEXT: Prior investigations using ice, massage, or exercise have not shown efficacy in relieving delayed-onset muscle soreness. OBJECTIVES: To determine whether a compression sleeve worn immediately after maximal eccentric exercise enhances recovery. DESIGN: Randomized, controlled clinical study. SETTING: University sports medicine laboratory. PARTICIPANTS: Fifteen healthy, non-strength-trained men, matched for physical criteria, randomly placed in a control group or a continuous compression-sleeve group (CS). METHODS AND MEASURES: Subjects performed 2 sets of 50 arm curls. 1RM elbow flexion at 60 degrees/s, upper-arm circumference, resting-elbow angle, serum creatine kinase (CK), and perception-of-soreness data were collected before exercise and for 3 days. RESULTS: CK was significantly (p < 0.05) elevated from the baseline value in both groups, although the elevation in the CS group was less. CS prevented loss of elbow extension, decreased subjects' perception of soreness, reduced swelling, and promoted recovery of force production. CONCLUSIONS: Compression is important in soft-tissue-injury management.
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