Influence Of Continuous Airflow Cryotherapy On Serum Creatine Kinase Level In Induced Muscle Soreness In Healthy Subjects: A Randomized Control Trial

Abstract

Background: Delayed onset muscle soreness is a type of muscular pain which happen when unsusal movements, including violent as well as unexpected physical actions of great intensity, are achieved. In this study, we investigate the impact of continuous airflow cryotherapy on serum Creatine Kinase level, pain intensity, and elbow flexion and extension range of motion (ROM) in induced muscle soreness in healthy subjects. Methods: Thirty healthy untrained male volunteers were recruited randomly to the study among the surrounding population. The participants were randomized into two groups of equal number, fifteen in each group. Group A received the airflow cryotherapy treatment on the non-dominant arm beside rest and home instructions, while group B received rest and home instructions. The procedure includes 4 phases, Baseline measurements (pre-induction) (serum creatine kinase for soreness, visual analogue scale (VAS) for pain intensity measurement, and goniometer for elbow joint ROM) were taken. Results: there was a significant enhancement in serum CK level, pain intensity, as well as elbow ROM elbow (flexion /extension) of the study group in comparison with the control group at post I in addition to post II. Conclusion: continuous airflow Cryotherapy is used to improve function and help patients get back to their pre-injury level of function as soon as possible.