Keywords
Pain, pain management, exercise induced hypoalgesia, dynamic resistance exercise
Abstract
Exercise-induced hypoalgesia (EIH) denotes the phenomenon wherein physical activity induces a diminished sensitivity to pain, holding significant implications for pain management modalities. This investigation sought to evaluate the reproducibility of pressure pain thresholds (PPT) subsequent to dynamic resistance exercise and juxtapose PPT measurements during periods of quiet rest against those immediately post-exercise. A cohort of five healthy participants underwent three separate sessions, wherein PPT assessments were conducted pre- and post-exercise. Findings revealed a nuanced reliability in PPT measures during EIH evaluation, necessitating judicious interpretation due to the constrained sample size. Comparative analyses with antecedent research underscored discernible disparities in exercise intensities and methodological approaches, accentuating the imperative of considering idiosyncratic responses and procedural distinctions. Despite inherent limitations, notably the modest sample size, this inquiry furnishes valuable insights into the intricacies of EIH assessment, elucidating the complexities inherent in advancing knowledge within the domain of pain modulation research. Prospective investigations with larger and more heterogeneous cohorts are imperative to fortify the dependability and generalizability of findings in this realm.
Thesis Completion Year
2024
Thesis Completion Semester
Spring
Thesis Chair
Dr. Abigail Anderson (Wilson)
College
College of Health Professions and Sciences
Department
Exercise Physiology and Rehabilitation Science
Thesis Discipline
Exercise Physiology and Rehabilitation Science
Language
English
Access Status
Campus Access
Length of Campus Access
5 years
Campus Location
Orlando (Main) Campus
STARS Citation
Radadiya, Medhavi Jaysukhbhai, "Test-Retest Reliability of Exercise Induced Hypoalgesia During a Dynamic Resistance Exercise in Healthy Participants" (2024). Honors Undergraduate Theses. 45.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/hut2024/45