We are looking for a way to assess "muscle damage" without an invasive method. Since muscle damaging protocols lead to increased biomarkers (e.g. CK, CRP,...), we need a method to proof that the impact of our exercise protocol induces a real local muscle damage, without taking blood samples.
thanks. that is indeed a possibility which we could use. Thanks for answer and help.
While they do not categorically quantify muscle damage, I would suggest you use DOMS, and measure maximum strength via 1-RM or dynamometry (or both) each day for 7-10 days afterwards.
Hello Erich,
As exercise induced muscle damage is accompanied by edema/swelling, you could additionally measure limb girth over time to indirectly reflect the muscle damage.
Regards, Tim
Plasmatic activities of CK, LDH, [MYO] and others biomarkers disponible in the cientific literature are goods indirect markers the muscle damage. The researchers are use much this methods.
Best regards.
Strength is considered the gold standard for assessing muscle injury. See the attached review paper.