A Greater Reduction of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Elasticity in Women Compared to Men as a Result of Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness

Lee, Haneul; Petrofsky, Jerrold S.; Laymon, Michael; Yim, Jongeun

doi:10.1620/tjem.231.111

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“…An obvious sex-related difference was observed in the role of estrogen in regulating muscle mass and ligament laxity (Lee et al 2013b), and, specifically, its relation to ligament laxity has been investigated (Hansen et al 2009a;Lee et al 2013a). Human connective tissue, such as muscle and ligament, consists of collagen fibers closely packed together.…”

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Correlation between Mechanical Properties of the Ankle Muscles and Postural Sway during the Menstrual Cycle

Yim

Petrofsky²,

Lee

2018

Tohoku J. Exp. Med.

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Ankle and foot injuries are common among athletes and physically active individuals. The most common residual disability, ankle sprain, is characterized by instability along with postural sway. If the supporting structures around a joint become lax, posture stability and balance are also affected. Previous studies have examined muscle stiffness and elasticity and postural sway separately; however, the relationship between these factors is yet unknown. It is well known that the levels of sex hormones, especially estrogen, change in women over the phase of the menstrual cycle. Therefore, this study examined the relationship between the mechanical properties of tissue and balance activity using a non-invasive digital palpation device to determine if they undergo any changes over the menstrual cycle in young women. Sixteen young women with regular menstrual cycles completed the study. Tone, stiffness, and elasticity of the ankle muscles (lateral gastrocnemius, peroneus longus, and tibialis anterior) were measured using a non-invasive digital palpation device. Postural sway was recorded while the participants performed balance tasks during ovulation and menstruation. Significantly greater posture sway characteristics and ankle muscle elasticity were found during ovulation than during menstruation; lower tone and stiffness of the ankle muscles were observed at ovulation (p < 0.05). Additionally, weak-to-strong relationships between ankle muscle mechanical properties and postural sway characteristics were found (p < 0.05). These results suggest the effect of estrogen on human connective tissues. We therefore postulate that estrogen increases joint and muscle laxity and affects posture stability according to the phase of the menstrual cycle.

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Correlation between Mechanical Properties of the Ankle Muscles and Postural Sway during the Menstrual Cycle

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Petrofsky²,

Lee

2018

Tohoku J. Exp. Med.

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“…Valuable information with respect to methods to minimise DOMS was provided by the study results of Lee et al [23]. In this study, the rate of the reduction of symptoms related to delayed muscle soreness among women and men was compared, while referring to the risk of ACL damage.…”

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“…Based on these results, the authors suggested that women are more vulnerable to damage in the anterior cruciate ligament, and they also return to full fitness after exercise more slowly when compared with men. Therefore, among women, the recovery time after strenuous exercise is lengthened [23].…”

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Evaluation of the effectiveness of kinesiotaping in reducing delayed onset muscle soreness of the biceps brachii

Boguszewski

Oko

Adamczyk

et al. 2016

Biomedical Human Kinetics

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SummaryStudy aim: Kinesiotaping, or Kinesiology Taping (KT), is increasingly being used for physiotherapy treatments and for biological regeneration in athletes. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of the application of lymphatic kinesiotaping in reducing delayed onset muscle soreness of biceps brachii. Material and methods:The study included 34 women, aged 18-27. In the test group of patients (n = 17) a lymphatic KT application was used. All of the women performed the arm strength trial (with IPFT) and arm muscle training (with a repeat of the trial 5 times 60-80% max). Other study tools used were an sEMG, VAS (pain assessment) and the Borg scale (subjective assessment of the intensity of effort). The measurements (arm muscles strength, sEMG, pain intensity, exercise intensity) were repeated at 24, 48, 72 and 96 hours after performing the exercise. Results: The weakest results for the arm strength test were recorded in the second measurement in the test group, and in the third measurement in the control group. The pain level declared in the first measurement was similar in both groups. In the third measurement (48 hours after the exercise), the level of pain in the test group was significantly lower (p < 0.05) than in the control group. Discussion: The kinesiotaping method can assist in reducing delayed muscle soreness, which was confirmed by the results of the tests. However, there is no evidence about the impact of specific types of KT applications on the reduction of the DOMS symptoms.

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“…Some interest in methods of aiding post-exercise biological renovation and reduction of delayed onset muscle soreness can be noticed in the available literature, especially in the area of sports-medicine (Best et al 2008;Lee et al 2013;Bae et al 2014). Kawczyński et al (2013), studying football competitors before the game and after it, showed the differentiation of DOMS symptoms of dominating and non-dominating lower limb muscles.…”

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Influence of Physical Activity on Reduction of Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness

Boguszewski

Oko

Szkoda

et al. 2015

Central European Journal of Sport Sciences and Medicine

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abstract. The purpose of this study was to determine if physical activity of different intensity has an effect on reduction of delayed onset muscle soreness. Eighty women divided into two groups participated in the study. Subjects from Group 1 participated in the training of upper libs, whereas subjects from group 2 -in the training of lower limbs. Tests of power of upper limbs -the active overhang on the bar (Gr. 1) and power of lower limbs -the vertical jump test (Gr. 2), visual analog scale of pain (VAS) and the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) were used as investigative tools. The majority of studied women were characterized by the high level of physical activity. Physical activity level had strong positive correlation (r = 0.54; p < 0.001) with the reduction of pain. Taking into account the partition according to the kind of physical activity, there was observed some significant correlation between the diminution of delayed onset muscle soreness and the level of moderate activity and walking (relocating). Physical activity level positively correlated with the reduction of delayed onset muscle soreness. Moderate physical activity and walking proved to be the most beneficial from the reduction of delayed onset muscle soreness point of view.

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A Greater Reduction of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Elasticity in Women Compared to Men as a Result of Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness

Cited by 17 publications

References 25 publications

Correlation between Mechanical Properties of the Ankle Muscles and Postural Sway during the Menstrual Cycle

Correlation between Mechanical Properties of the Ankle Muscles and Postural Sway during the Menstrual Cycle

Evaluation of the effectiveness of kinesiotaping in reducing delayed onset muscle soreness of the biceps brachii

Influence of Physical Activity on Reduction of Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness

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