Multi-Parametric Analysis of Below-Knee Compression Garments on Delayed-Onset Muscle Soreness

Thilo Hotfiel, Svenja Höger, Armin M. Nagel, Michael Uder, Wolfgang Kemmler, Raimund Forst, Martin Engelhardt, Casper Grim and Rafael Heiss
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Thilo Hotfiel: Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität (FAU) Erlangen-Nürnberg, Rathsberger Str. 57, 91054 Erlangen, Germany
Svenja Höger: Institute of Radiology, University Hospital Erlangen, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität (FAU) Erlangen-Nürnberg, Maximiliansplatz 3, 91054 Erlangen, Germany
Armin M. Nagel: Institute of Radiology, University Hospital Erlangen, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität (FAU) Erlangen-Nürnberg, Maximiliansplatz 3, 91054 Erlangen, Germany
Michael Uder: Institute of Radiology, University Hospital Erlangen, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität (FAU) Erlangen-Nürnberg, Maximiliansplatz 3, 91054 Erlangen, Germany
Wolfgang Kemmler: Institute of Medical Physics (IMP), Friedrich-Alexander-Universität (FAU) Erlangen-Nürnberg, Henekstr. 91, 91052 Erlangen, Germany
Raimund Forst: Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität (FAU) Erlangen-Nürnberg, Rathsberger Str. 57, 91054 Erlangen, Germany
Martin Engelhardt: Center for Musculoskeletal Surgery Osnabrück (OZMC), Klinikum Osnabrück, Am Finkenhügel 1, 49076 Osnabrück, Germany
Casper Grim: Center for Musculoskeletal Surgery Osnabrück (OZMC), Klinikum Osnabrück, Am Finkenhügel 1, 49076 Osnabrück, Germany
Rafael Heiss: Institute of Radiology, University Hospital Erlangen, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität (FAU) Erlangen-Nürnberg, Maximiliansplatz 3, 91054 Erlangen, Germany

IJERPH, 2021, vol. 18, issue 7, 1-12

Abstract: To investigate below-knee compression garments during exercise and a post-exercise period of 6 h on clinical, functional, and morphological outcomes in delayed-onset muscle soreness (DOMS). Eighteen volunteers (age: 24.1 ± 3.6, BMI 22.7 ± 2.7 kg/m 2 ) were enrolled. Measures were acquired at baseline, 6 h, and 48 h after eccentric and plyometric exercise, with wearing a compression garment (21–22 mmHg) on a calf during and for the first 6 h after exercise. 3T MRI was performed for quantification of intramuscular edema (T2 signal intensity (SI), T2 time, and manual volume segmentation); jump height, calf circumference, ankle dorsiflexion (DF), creatine kinase (CK), and muscle soreness were assessed. DOMS was confirmed in all participants after 48 h, with an increase in soreness ( p < 0.001) and CK ( p = 0.001), decrease in jump height ( p < 0.01), and the presence of intramuscular edema ( p < 0.01) in both the compressed and non-compressed limbs. No differences between the compressed and non-compressed limbs were observed for muscle soreness and jump height. MRI T2 SI, T2 time, soreness, and manual segmentation revealed no effect of the compression treatment. The assessment of calf circumference and DF showed no changes in either the compression or non-compression limb ( p = 1.0). Wearing compression garments during combined eccentric and plyometric exercise and for 6 h post-exercise has no effect on clinical signs of DOMS, jump performance, or the development of intramuscular edema.

Keywords: ergogenic aids; sports injuries; muscle injuries; muscle fatigue; regeneration; recovery (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I I1 I3 Q Q5 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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