MUSCLE FATIGUE

This study tests whether a technique called ischemic preconditioning (using a blood pressure cuff to briefly stop blood flow to the legs) can help basketball players regain leg power and reduce fatigue after games. Thirty-four male college basketball players will receive either t…

This study tests whether whole-body photobiomodulation (a type of light therapy) helps professional soccer players recover faster, reduce muscle soreness, and improve performance during an 8-week championship. Twenty-four male players aged 18-35 will receive either the light trea…

This study looks at whether breathing oxygen in a pressurized chamber after a hard bike ride helps competitive cyclists recover and perform better the next day. Healthy male road cyclists aged 18 to 40 who compete at the national level in Belgium are randomly assigned to differen…

This study compares TECAR therapy (a type of electrical treatment) with active recovery on a cycle ergometer to see which helps young athletes recover faster after intense exercise. 48 healthy adults who do regular sports will do jumping exercises to get tired, then use one of th…

This study looks at how getting older and muscle tiredness affect a person's ability to stand steady and walk. Researchers will measure balance, walking speed, and muscle strength in 140 healthy adults (young and old) after they do exercises that tire out their arms or legs. The …