Effects of Traumeel®S Tablets on Exercise Induced Muscle Damage and Muscle Soreness
Exercise-induced Muscle SorenessTo investigate and compare the effects of Traumeel®S tablets versus placebo on exercise induced muscle damage and muscle soreness for 72 hours after strenuous eccentric exercise test on downhill treadmill.
Effects of Traumeel®S Tablets on Recovery and Inflammatory Immune Response After Repeated Bouts...
Exercise-induced Muscle SorenessTo investigate and compare the effects of Traumeel®S tablets versus placebo on recovery and inflammatory immune response over a period of 72 hours after a second bout of strenuous concentric exercise on bicycle (exercise #2).
The Effects of High Dose Fish Oil Supplementation on Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness and Inflammatory...
Muscle DamageMuscle InflammationThe purpose of this study is to determine the effects of fish oil supplementation (Lovaza, GlaxoSmithKline) on muscle strength, muscle soreness and inflammation following exercise.
Analgesic Ointment on Temporomandibular Joint and Masticatory Muscle Pain
Temporomandibular DisordersThe purpose of this study is to compare the effectiveness of using topical cream of Ping On Ointment and using Vaseline cream in the treatment of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and masticatory muscle pain, in order to establish the true efficacy of Ping On Ointment. Both Ping On Ointment and Vaseline are considered intervention.
Single Focused Shock Wave in the Release od Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS)
Musculoskeletal PainAthletic InjuriesThe study is a single-center, double blinded, randomized controlled trial aimed to investigate the effects of focused extracorporeal shockwave therapy (fESWT) on Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS) of the non-dominant biceps brachialis muscle in healthy voluntary adults.
Efficacy and Safety of Buprenorphine Transdermal Patch in Non-cancer Pain of Moderate Intensity...
OsteoarthritisRheumatoid Arthritis3 moreThis is a phase IV, open-label and single-arm study of patients with non-malignant pain due to osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, low back pain and joint/muscle pain, who were not responding to non-opioid analgesics. The primary objective was to assess the efficacy of buprenorphine transdermal patch for pain control among these patients.
The Exercise Response to Pharmacologic Cholinergic Stimulation in Myalgic Encephalomyelitis / Chronic...
Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue SyndromeChronic Fatigue Syndrome7 moreMyalgic encephalomyelitis/Chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), otherwise known as Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) or myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME), is an under-recognized disorder whose cause is not yet understood. Suggested theories behind the pathophysiology of this condition include autoimmune causes, an inciting viral illness, and a dysfunctional autonomic nervous system caused by a small fiber polyneuropathy. Symptoms include fatigue, cognitive impairments, gastrointestinal changes, exertional dyspnea, and post-exertional malaise. The latter two symptoms are caused in part by abnormal cardiopulmonary hemodynamics during exercise thought to be due to a small fiber polyneuropathy. This manifests as low biventricular filling pressures throughout exercise seen in patients undergoing an invasive cardiopulmonary exercise test (iCPET) along with small nerve fiber atrophy seen on skin biopsy. After diagnosis, patients are often treated with pyridostigmine (off-label use of this medication) to enhance cholinergic stimulation of norepinephrine release at the post-ganglionic synapse. This is thought to improve venoconstriction at the site of exercising muscles, leading to improved return of blood to the heart and increasing filling of the heart to more appropriate levels during peak exercise. Retrospective studies have shown that noninvasive measurements of exercise capacity, such as oxygen uptake, end-tidal carbon dioxide, and ventilatory efficiency, improve after treatment with pyridostigmine. To date, there are no studies that assess invasive hemodynamics after pyridostigmine administration. It is estimated that four million people suffer from ME/CFS worldwide, a number that is thought to be a gross underestimate of disease prevalence. However, despite its potential for debilitating symptoms, loss of productivity, and worldwide burden, the pathophysiology behind ME/CFS remains unknown and its treatment unclear. By evaluating the exercise response to cholinergic stimulation, this study will shed further light on the link between the autonomic nervous system and cardiopulmonary hemodynamics, potentially leading to new therapeutic targets.
Effects of Compression Wear on Muscle Soreness
Muscular RegenerationRepeated Bout Effect of WB-EMSThe study address two main topics: The effect of compression garment on whole-body electromyostimulation (WB-EMS) induced muscle soreness in young adults The repeated bout effect of one intense session of WB-EMS as determined by various regeneration parameters
Efficacy of Combination Therapies on Neck Pain & Muscle Tenderness in Patients With Upper Trapezius...
Myofascial Trigger Point PainMyofascial pain syndrome thought to be the main cause of neck pain and shoulder muscle tenderness in the working population is characterized by myofascial trigger points (MTrPs). This study aimed to examine the immediate and short-term effect of the combination of two therapeutic techniques for improving neck pain and muscle tenderness in patients with upper trapezius Myofascial Trigger points.
Cranial Laser Reflex Technique for Hamstring Function
Hamstring InjuryMuscle Tone Increased2 morePurpose: To conduct a pilot study of the effect of Cranial Laser Reflex Technique (CLRT) compared with sham laser on hamstring muscle flexibility, strength, and pain pressure threshold. Participants: Active, young adults ages 18 to 35. Procedures: A two-visit, assessor and participant-blinded crossover study with 1-week washout. Subjects will complete three functional hamstring tests before and after CLRT and sham laser treatment. Subjects will also complete questionnaires to assess their expectations and perceptions of the interventions.