The Interactive Effect of DOMS and Topical Analgesic on Corticospinal Excitability of the Biceps Brachii

Delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) is a normal response to strenuous, unfamiliar exercise characterized by muscle swelling, tenderness and pain. Typically arising 24-72 hours following exercise, DOMS results in neuromuscular impairment such as decreased muscular strength and activation. Recently, the application of topical analgesics has been proposed as a possible means to mitigate the symptoms and negative outcomes of DOMS, though the...