Table 3 Comparison of plasma CK and muscle soreness among rest, uphill, and downhill trials
Rest | Uphill | Downhill | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plasma CK (IU/l) | 133.9 ± 17.3 | 124.6 ± 12.8 | 162.5 ± 23.4 | 0.27 |
Muscle soreness thigh (score) | – | 0.4 ± 0.2 | 1.0 ± 0.4 | 0.04 |
Lower leg (score) | – | 0.1 ± 0.1 | 1.4 ± 0.5 | 0.01 |
Gluteus (score) | – | 0.3 ± 0.1 | 3.3 ± 0.8 | <0.01 |
Total (score) | – | 0.9 ± 0.3 | 5.8 ± 1.4 | <0.01 |