Analysis of the effect of acupuncture and photobiomodulation on muscle fatigue

• Published in: Journal of Physical Education (Maningá) Vol. 35; no. 1
• Main Authors: Souza, Alexandre dos Santos, Fujita, André Polli, Silva, Douglas Roberto, Urban, Mateus Fernandes Réu, Albertini, Regiani
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English; Portuguese
• Published: Universidade Estadual de Maringá 09.09.2024
• Subjects: EDUCATION, SCIENTIFIC DISCIPLINES; Counter movement jump; Muscle fatigue; Salto com contramovimento; Photobiomodulation; Acupuncture; Acupuntura; Fotobiomodulação; Fadiga muscular
• ISSN: 2448-2455; 2448-2455
• DOI: 10.4025/jphyseduc.v35i1.3556

Main Goals: To analyze whether acupuncture and photobiomodulation have an effect on muscle fatigue. Secondary goals: identify which is more efficient in reducing fatigue effects; verify if after the protocols applying the individuals are able to perform the same workload, or improve it. Methods: It is a quantitative and experimental study; sample: [72 active subjects (42 males 32 females, 20 to 38 y, median: age 25.79 years, height 172.01 cm, weight 72.28 kg, body mass index 24.37)]. Fatigue assessed by BOSCO modified protocol in force plate, generated with 100 counter movement jump until failure, or at the request of the individual. Results: After the treatment protocols, the results show a significant difference after the intervention in groups A and D, as can be seen in chart 3, figures 3 and 4. Conclusion: We conclude that acupuncture and photobiomodulation are efficient in minimizing fatigue, indicating that these treatment intervention protocols can improve muscular performance with jump height gain.