Effects of Ibuprofen and Vicoprofen (R) on Physical Performance after Exercise-Induced Muscle Damage
Document Type
Peer-Reviewed Article
Publication Date
8-2002
Program
Exercise Science
Abstract
Objective: To determine the effects of Vicoprofen® and ibuprofen on aerobic performance, agility, and pain after exercise-induced muscle damage. Design: Double-blind randomized, placebo-controlled, repeated-dose clinical trial. Setting: Human-performance and sports-medicine laboratory. Participants: 36 healthy men. Methods and Measures: Baseline testing was performed, 72 hours after which subjects performed eccentric exercise to induce muscle damage. They were evaluated for pain 24 hours postdamage and placed randomly into 3 groups: Vicoprofen (VIC), ibuprofen, or placebo (P). Postdamage testing was performed every day for 5 days. Subjects performed an economy run and a t-agility test to determine exercise performance. Results: The drugs had no significant effect on performance throughout the 5-day evaluation period. Pain was lower at days 4 and 5 in the VIC group than in P. Conclusions: It appears that Vicoprofen reduced pain after muscle damage, but the drug interventions did not enhance performance in aerobic and agility tasks.
DOI
10.1123/jsr.11.3.224
Recommended Citation
VanHeest, J.L, J. Stoppani, T.P. Scheett, V. Collins (Wherley) et al. Effects of ibuprofen and Vicoprofen (R) on physical performance after exercise-induced muscle damage. Journal of Sport Rehabilitation 11.3 (2002) :224-234
Publication
Journal of Sport Rehabilitation
Volume
11
Issue
3
Pages
224-234
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Chemicals and Drugs Commons, Kinesiotherapy Commons, Musculoskeletal System Commons, Sports Sciences Commons
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