The first detailed description of delayed onset muscle soreness
(DOMS) was first given in 1902 by Theodore Hough [1]. Delayed
onset muscle soreness (DOMS) is muscle pain and discomfort
experienced approximately one to three days after exercise. DOMS
is thought to be a result of microscopic muscle fiber tears and is
more common after eccentric exercise (the muscle must lengthen
or remain the same length against a weight) rather than concentric
exercise (the muscle can shorten against a weight load).
While DOMS is not a disease or disorder, it can be painful and is
a concern for athletes because it can limit further exercise in the
days following an initial training [2]. Exercise-induced muscle
soreness can be classified as either acute onset or delayed onset.
Acute onset muscle soreness occurs during exercise and may last up
to 4 to 6 hours before subsiding. Delayed onset muscle soreness