Robin Macchi, Yoko Kunimasa, Pascale Chavet, Baptiste Corcelle, Laura Pomportes, Camille Fazzari, Arnaud Hays, Fabrice Vercruyssen, Francesca Rossi, David Bendahan, Caroline Nicol
PURPOSE: Delayed structural and functional recovery after a 20 km graded running race was analyzed with respect to the sex effect. METHODS: Thirteen female and 14 male recreational runners completed the race and three test sessions: one before (PRE) and two after, once on Day 1 or 2 (D1-2) and then on Day 3 or 4 (D3-4). Muscle damage was assessed indirectly using ultrasonography to quantify changes in cross-sectional area (CSA) of 10 lower-limb muscles. Delayed onset of muscle soreness (DOMS) was assessed for three muscle groups...
May 2024: Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports