Comparative Study Between Light Concentric Exercise and Foam Rolling on Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness in Young Adult Females
Corresponding Author(s) : Shrikrishna Shinde
krishnashinde12989@gmail.com
International Journal of Allied Medical Sciences and Clinical Research,
Vol. 9 No. 2 (2021): 2021 Volume - 9 Issue - 2
Abstract
Background
Delayed onset muscle soreness frequently occurs after exhaustive or unaccustomed exercise, particularly if the exercise involves eccentric muscle contraction. Eccentric contraction often induces muscle fibre injury which is associated with the muscle’s decreased ability to generate force and a set of indirect muscle damage markers, such as muscle soreness, increased muscle stiffness with reduced range of motion.
Aim
To compare the effect of light concentric exercise and foam rolling on delayed onset muscle soreness in young adult females.
Methods
In this comparative study, 32 young adult females who fulfilled the inclusion criteria were recruited from MVP’S College of Physiotherapy. Subjects were then were divided into two groups- Group A –Light concentric exercise and Group B – Foam rolling. First of all, DOMS was induced in each subject using exercise protocol. Then the treatment was given for next 3 days. Outcome measures of NPRS, ROM of knee flexion and 30 sec Chair-Stand test were evaluated before and after each treatment session.
Results
‘p’ values are found significant for paired t tests and not significant for unpaired t tests.
Conclusion
Light concentric exercise and Foam rolling are found equally effective on DOMS. Both Light concentric exercise and Foam rolling are found to significantly reduce NPRS and improve knee flexion ROM.
Keywords
DOMS
Light concentric exercise
Foam rolling
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Shrikrishna Shinde, Kripa Shah, Vaishnavi Daptare. Comparative Study Between Light Concentric Exercise and Foam Rolling on Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness in Young Adult Females. Int. J. of Allied Med. Sci. and Clin. Res. [Internet]. 2021 Jun. 5 [cited 2026 Apr. 27];9(2):233-41. Available from: https://ijamscr.com/ijamscr/article/view/999
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9. KimJooyoung, SoWi-Young. High Body Mass Index Is Associated with the Extent of Muscle Damage after Eccentric Exercise. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2018; 15(7). doi: 10.3390/ijerph15071378. PMID 29966377.
10. OzmenTarik, AydogmusMert, DoganHanife, and AcarDerya, ZorogluTuba, WillemsMark. The Effect of Kinesio Taping on Muscle Pain, Sprint Performance, and Flexibility in Recovery From Squat Exercise in Young Adult Women. J Sport Rehabil. 2016; 25(1):7-12. doi: 10-1123/jsr.2014-0243. PMID 25559694.
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15. DenegarCraigR, PerrinDavidH, RogolAlanD, RuttRichard.Influence of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation on pain, range ofmotion, and serum cortisol concentration in females experiencing delayedonsetmuscle soreness.J OrthopSports PhysTher. 1989:1989.11:100-103.
16. KirmizigilBerkiye, ChauchatJeffry Roy, YalcinerOmer, IyigunGozde, AnginEnder, BaltaciGul. The Effectiveness of Kinesio Taping in Recovering From Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness: A Crossover Study. J Sport Rehabil. 2020; 29(4):385-93. doi: 10.1123/jsr.2018-0389. PMID 30860409.
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18. KangMin-Suk, KimJooyoung, LeeJoohyung. Effect of different muscle contraction interventions using an isokinetic dynamometer on muscle recovery following muscle injury.J ExercRehabil.2018; 14(6):1080-4. doi: 10.12965/jer.1836440.220, PMID 30656173.
19. MacgregorLewisJ, MalcolmM. Fair-weather, Angus M. Hunter The effect of foam rolling for three consecutive days on muscular efficiency and range of motion. SportsMed Article number 262018.
20. SaxtonJM, Donnelly AE. Light concentric exercise during recovery from exercise-induced muscle damage.Int J Sports Med.1995; 16(6):347-51. doi: 10.1055/s-2007-973018, PMID 7591383.
21. HassonScott, BarnesWilliam, HunterMarque, WilliamsJay. Therapeutic effect of high speed voluntary muscle contractions on muscle soreness and muscle performance. J OrthopSports PhysTher. 1989; 10(12):499-507. doi: 10.2519/jospt.1989.10.12.499pagesnumber 499-507.
22. LaffayeGuillaume, da silvaDeboraTorrinha, DelafontaineArnaud.Self-Myofascial Release Effect With Foam Rolling on Recovery After High-Intensity Interval Training. Front Physiol.2019; 10:1287. doi: 10.3389/fphys.2019.01287, PMID 31681002.
23. SorichterS, Koller A, Haid Ch, Wicke K, Judmaier W, Werner P, Raas E. Light concentric exercise and heavy eccentric muscle loading: effects on CK, MRI and markers of inflammation. Int J Sports Med. 1995; 16(5):288-92. doi: 10.1055/s-2007-973007, PMID 7558524.
2. ZubiaVeqar.CausesandmanagementofDelayedOnsetMuscleSoreness:Areview.ZubiaVeqar/ElixirHumanPhysio. 2013; 55:13205-11.
3. KarolineCheungPatria. AHumeandLindaMaxwell.Delayedonsetmuscle soreness: treatment strategies and performance factors. SportsMed. 2003; 33(2):145-1640112-1642/03/0002-0145Page number145.
4. PearceyGregory EP, Bradbury-SquiresDavid J, KawamotoJon-Erik, DrinkwaterEric J, BehmDavid G, ButtonDuane C. Foam rolling for delayed-onset muscle soreness and recovery of dynamic performance measures. J Athl Train. 2015; 50(1):5-13. doi: 10.4085/1062-6050-50.1.01. PMID 25415413.
5. KevinMichaelLennon.Theeffectofpressureduringfoamrollingondelayed onset muscle soreness and range of motion. A[thesis]Presented to the faculty of Department of Kinesiology, California State University,Sacromento;2018.
6. MukeshYadavPoojaAttrey. PreetiKashyap: Comparativestudybetween cryostretch and light concentric exercise on delayed onset musclesoreness.ScientificJournalImpactFactor-4.197, JournalDOI-05-2016-44975451. 2017Page number30.
7. BeardsleyChris, ŠkarabotJakob. Effects of self-myofascial release: A systematic review. J Bodyw MovTher. 2015; 19(4):747-58. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2015.08.007, PMID 26592233.
8. ZainuddinZainal, SaccoPaul, NewtonMike, NosakaKazunori. Light concentric exercise has a temporarily analgesic effect on delayed-onset muscle soreness, but no effect on recovery from eccentric exercise. Appl PhysiolNutrMetab. 2006; 31(2):126-34. doi: 10.1139/h05-010. PMID 16604130.
9. KimJooyoung, SoWi-Young. High Body Mass Index Is Associated with the Extent of Muscle Damage after Eccentric Exercise. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2018; 15(7). doi: 10.3390/ijerph15071378. PMID 29966377.
10. OzmenTarik, AydogmusMert, DoganHanife, and AcarDerya, ZorogluTuba, WillemsMark. The Effect of Kinesio Taping on Muscle Pain, Sprint Performance, and Flexibility in Recovery From Squat Exercise in Young Adult Women. J Sport Rehabil. 2016; 25(1):7-12. doi: 10-1123/jsr.2014-0243. PMID 25559694.
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16. KirmizigilBerkiye, ChauchatJeffry Roy, YalcinerOmer, IyigunGozde, AnginEnder, BaltaciGul. The Effectiveness of Kinesio Taping in Recovering From Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness: A Crossover Study. J Sport Rehabil. 2020; 29(4):385-93. doi: 10.1123/jsr.2018-0389. PMID 30860409.
17. Dabbs NC. Effects Of Whole Body Vibration On Vertical Jump Performance Following Exercise Induced Muscle Damage. IJKSS. 2014; 2(1):23-30. doi: 10.7575/aiac.ijkss.v.2n.1p.23.
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19. MacgregorLewisJ, MalcolmM. Fair-weather, Angus M. Hunter The effect of foam rolling for three consecutive days on muscular efficiency and range of motion. SportsMed Article number 262018.
20. SaxtonJM, Donnelly AE. Light concentric exercise during recovery from exercise-induced muscle damage.Int J Sports Med.1995; 16(6):347-51. doi: 10.1055/s-2007-973018, PMID 7591383.
21. HassonScott, BarnesWilliam, HunterMarque, WilliamsJay. Therapeutic effect of high speed voluntary muscle contractions on muscle soreness and muscle performance. J OrthopSports PhysTher. 1989; 10(12):499-507. doi: 10.2519/jospt.1989.10.12.499pagesnumber 499-507.
22. LaffayeGuillaume, da silvaDeboraTorrinha, DelafontaineArnaud.Self-Myofascial Release Effect With Foam Rolling on Recovery After High-Intensity Interval Training. Front Physiol.2019; 10:1287. doi: 10.3389/fphys.2019.01287, PMID 31681002.
23. SorichterS, Koller A, Haid Ch, Wicke K, Judmaier W, Werner P, Raas E. Light concentric exercise and heavy eccentric muscle loading: effects on CK, MRI and markers of inflammation. Int J Sports Med. 1995; 16(5):288-92. doi: 10.1055/s-2007-973007, PMID 7558524.