At 17:24 16/04/99 +0100, you wrote:
>I tend to agree with Herb Silver when he suggests that a problem other than
>DOMS may be the cause of this athlete's problems.
I agree, for different reasons, that this does not sound like DOMS.
Research has shown that after the initial bout of DOMS with unaccustomed or
heavy eccentric exercise, there is a latency, or protective effect and that
the muscle will not suffer from DOMS for periods lasting longer than a
month even if the same exercise is repeated. If this skater is sufferring
these symptoms regularly she should see a sports physician for further
investigation.
Matt McEwan
M App Sc (Sports Physiotherapy)
Sydney, Australia
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