U.S., May 1 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07559344) titled 'Effects of Hot Baths Prior or After a Damaging Protocol on Muscle Function and HSP70 Expression' on April 07.
Brief Summary: Muscle lengthening contractions lead to physiological responses such as strength loss, soreness, immune cell infiltration, and CK production, along with elevated heat shock proteins (HSPs), which protect and regenerate cells. Passive heating before or after exercise can aid in recovery by restoring strength and reducing soreness, requiring a core temperature of over 38.5degC for 20 minutes to be effective. Studies show that combined mechanical and thermal stress induces a cumulative HSP response, enhancing cellu...