Comparing the effectiveness of radial extracorporeal shockwave therapy (rESWT) and three conventional treatment approaches for biceps brachii muscle in exercise-induced delayed onset of muscle soreness (DOMS): a protocol for a randomised clinical trial.

ABSTRACT: Delayed onset of muscle soreness (DOMS) is a typical physiological response to unaccustomed intense exercise, characterised by pain, stiffness and reduced muscle function. DOMS is often impacting an individual's physical performance and overall well-being. For the effective management of DOMS, physiotherapy is a better option rather than analgesics or non-steroid anti-inflammatory drugs. A research gap on radial extracorporeal shockwave therapy (rESWT), myofascial release (MFR), cryotherapy, etc, has an individual and unique effect on early pain reduction and functional improvement. An assessor and participants-blinded randomised clinical trial (RCT) will be used for the investigation. On the participants, DOMS will be induced for research purposes. Three groups will receive rESWT, MFR and

SUBMITTER: Islam A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11907026 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature