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Effects of Far-Infrared Radiation Lamp Therapy on Recovery from Muscle Damage
Full Title
Effects of Far-Infrared Radiation Lamp Therapy on Recovery from Muscle Damage Induced by Eccentric Exercise
Summary
This study examined the effects of far-infrared radiation (FIR) lamp therapy on muscle damage and proprioception following eccentric exercise of the elbow and knee flexors. In a controlled experiment, 24 sedentary women received either FIR therapy or a sham treatment. The FIR group showed significantly faster recovery in muscle strength and proprioception, reduced muscle soreness by 55-60%, and lowered peak plasma creatine kinase activity by 45-89%. FIR therapy accelerated recovery from exercise-induced muscle damage more effectively than previously studied interventions.