Review of the effects of far infrared radiation on muscle injury caused by centrifugal exercise

Abstract

Objective

Explore the recovery effect of FIR on high-intensity centrifugal contraction or lower limb muscle fiber injury caused by long-term endurance exercise.

Methods

Collect and organize relevant literature on FIR, and explore the recovery effect and possible mechanism of FIR intervention on subtle muscle fiber damage caused by exercise.

Result

FIR can reduce COX-2, inhibit PGE₂, accelerate hydrogen peroxide clearance, alleviate pain caused by various conditions, promote cell proliferation, and increase blood flow; Among the two main processing tools of FIR, FIR lighting fixtures that are exposed to radiation for 30 min a day after exercise can effectively alleviate the human induced DOMS condition, while FIR clothing needs to be worn for 9 h a day to have the effect of slowing down DOMS.

Conclusion

FIR may be developed into one of the auxiliary strategies for warm-up before competitions and after intermission in the future.