An evaluation of delayed-onset muscle soreness in luteal and follicular phases of menstrual cycle among healthy untrained female students

How to Cite:Atefeh AminianfarNeda HasanPorFateme RahimiRozita HedayatiAn evaluation of delayed-onset muscle soreness in luteal and follicular phases of menstrual cycle among healthy untrained female students.koomesh.13(3):e152517.

Abstract

Introduction: Delayed-onset muscle soreness (DOMS) after eccentric exercises would limit the efficacy of athletes. This study was designed to investigate the rate of DOMS in luteal and follicular phases of menstrual cycle (an indirect assesment of possible role estrogen) among healthy untrained female students Materials and Methods: Twenty-six healthy untrained female students, ranged between 18-25 years old were assigned into two groups based on their menstrual cycle: Mid-luteal (ML) (n=14) and Mid-follicular (MF) (n=12). To induce DOMS, all participants walked downwardly on treadmill, declined 20 degrees, 5 km/h, for 30 minutes. DOMS criteria (serum creatine kinase, pressure pain threshold, muscle soreness and thigh circumference), and average peak torque of dominant knee extensor were recorded at baseline, 24 and 48 hours post-exercise. Results: Both groups showed significant perception of DOMS symptoms as compared to their baseline levels (p

Keywords

Exercise, Muscles, Estrogens, Individuality, Semnan university of medical siences

ورزش، عضلات، استروژن، ویژگی‌های فردی، دانشگاه علوم پزشکی سمنان

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