The purpose was to determine the effect of Naproxen in attenuating the symptoms (muscle soreness level) and signs (plasma CK activity and muscular strength decrement) of delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS). Twenty subjects were randomly assigned Naproxen (500 mg BID) or placebo in a double-blind, crossover design. Two testing phases, each 8 days in duration, were separated by a washout period of 7 days. Eccentric single-leg exercises were performed on Days 1, 3 and 4 to induce DOMS in the quadriceps muscles. Perception of muscle soreness, plasma CK, and knee extensor torque were evaluated throughout each phase. Following the eccentric exercise, plasma CK levels were similarly elevated in both Naproxen and placebo conditions. After DOMS had developed, Naproxen reduced the perception of soreness on Day 3 when muscle soreness was highest. Following treatments with Naproxen, peak quadriceps torque during leg extension at 60$ sp circ$/s was higher compared to placebo, however at higher velocity (180 and 300$ sp circ$/s) peak muscle torques were similar. The data indicate that therapeutic doses of Naproxen do not prevent CK release into the plasma but decreases the perception of muscle soreness and positively influences quadriceps peak torque.

Thesis (M.S.)--University of Hawaii at Manoa, 2005. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 23-24). / vi, 89 leaves, bound 29 cm

Thesis (M.S.) -- Central Connecticut State University, 2008. / Thesis advisor: Ruth Rollin. "... in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science in Biological Sciences: Anesthesia." Includes bibliographical references (leaves 73-86). Also available via the World Wide Web.

Thesis (M.S.)--University of Akron, Dept. of Sport Science and Wellness Education, 2009. / "May, 2009." Title from electronic thesis title page (viewed 8/3/2009) Advisor, Ronald Otterstetter; Committee members, Stacey Buser, Carrie Fister; Department Chair, Victor Pinheiro; Interim Dean of the College, Cynthia Capers; Dean of the Graduate School, George R. Newkome. Includes bibliographical references.

M.Tech. (Homoeopathy) / Myofascial pain syndrome is a common yet one of the least understood problems encountered in adults. It often goes unrecognised, misdiagnosed and mistreated. There are many effective treatments to date, however there is very little research to substantiate which of these treatments are the most effective. Unfortunately there is no known research available into the effectiveness ofa Homoeopathic remedy in the treatment ofmyofascial pain. The aim of this double blind randomised study is to prove whether Saline or Traumeel (a complex Homoeopathic remedy) injected into an active trigger point would prove to be effective in tenus of pain relief. Patients presenting with head and neck pain were considered for this study. Only patients that adhered to the specified delimitations and diagnostic criteria were accepted. The sample size of twenty patients was divided randomly into two groups, consisting often patients each. Group A received saline injections and Group B received Traumeel injections. Only active trigger points in the upper trapezius muscle were injected. The treatment period consisted oftwo injections administered one week apart. The neck pain and disability index (questionnaire) and the numerical rating scale collected data concerning each patient's pain. Patients were also required to draw their pain on body charts. Data was analysed statistically, showing the mean decrease in pain expressed as a percentage for each group. A level of confidence was set at 95% for each group. Results were displayed with the aid of graphs. Each group shows significant improvement with regards to pain reduction. However Traumeel shows a greater percentage decrease in pain compared to Saline. Therefore in terms of pain management in myofascial pain of the upper trapezius muscle, Traumeel is slightly more effective than Saline.

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Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Sydney, 2000. / Title from title screen (viewed Apr. 21, 2008). Submitted in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy to the Faculty of Dentistry. Degree awarded 2000; thesis submitted 1999. Includes bibliographical references. Also available in print form.

Doctor of Philosophy / This work was digitised and made available on open access by the University of Sydney, Faculty of Dentistry and Sydney eScholarship . It may only be used for the purposes of research and study. Where possible, the Faculty will try to notify the author of this work. If you have any inquiries or issues regarding this work being made available please contact the Sydney eScholarship Repository Coordinator - ses@library.usyd.edu.au

Doctor of Philosophy / This work was digitised and made available on open access by the University of Sydney, Faculty of Dentistry and Sydney eScholarship . It may only be used for the purposes of research and study. Where possible, the Faculty will try to notify the author of this work. If you have any inquiries or issues regarding this work being made available please contact the Sydney eScholarship Repository Coordinator - ses@library.usyd.edu.au

Thesis (M.Ed.)--Cleveland State University, 2007. / Abstract. Title from PDF t.p. (viewed on May 8, 2008). Includes bibliographical references (p. 60-62). Available online via the OhioLINK ETD Center. Also available in print.