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Skeletal muscle tender

MedGen UID:
658723
•Concept ID:
C0575064
•
Sign or Symptom
Synonyms: Muscle Tenderness; Tenderness, Muscle
SNOMED CT: Muscle tenderness (22166009); Tender muscles (22166009); Skeletal muscle tender (22166009)

Definition

Painful sensation felt when pressure is applied to the muscles. [from MeSH]

Professional guidelines

PubMed

COVID-19 pandemic: from origins to outcomes. A comprehensive review of viral pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, diagnostic evaluation, and management.
Ochani R, Asad A, Yasmin F, Shaikh S, Khalid H, Batra S, Sohail MR, Mahmood SF, Ochani R, Hussham Arshad M, Kumar A, Surani S
Infez Med 2021 Mar 1;29(1):20-36. PMID: 33664170
Origin, transmission, diagnosis and management of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).
Umakanthan S, Sahu P, Ranade AV, Bukelo MM, Rao JS, Abrahao-Machado LF, Dahal S, Kumar H, Kv D
Postgrad Med J 2020 Dec;96(1142):753-758. Epub 2020 Jun 20 doi: 10.1136/postgradmedj-2020-138234. PMID: 32563999Free PMC Article
Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders (DC/TMD) for Clinical and Research Applications: recommendations of the International RDC/TMD Consortium Network* and Orofacial Pain Special Interest Group†.
Schiffman E, Ohrbach R, Truelove E, Look J, Anderson G, Goulet JP, List T, Svensson P, Gonzalez Y, Lobbezoo F, Michelotti A, Brooks SL, Ceusters W, Drangsholt M, Ettlin D, Gaul C, Goldberg LJ, Haythornthwaite JA, Hollender L, Jensen R, John MT, De Laat A, de Leeuw R, Maixner W, van der Meulen M, Murray GM, Nixdorf DR, Palla S, Petersson A, Pionchon P, Smith B, Visscher CM, Zakrzewska J, Dworkin SF; International RDC/TMD Consortium Network, International association for Dental Research; Orofacial Pain Special Interest Group, International Association for the Study of Pain
J Oral Facial Pain Headache 2014 Winter;28(1):6-27. doi: 10.11607/jop.1151. PMID: 24482784Free PMC Article

Recent clinical studies

Etiology

Statins Neuromuscular Adverse Effects.
Attardo S, Musumeci O, Velardo D, Toscano A
Int J Mol Sci 2022 Jul 28;23(15) doi: 10.3390/ijms23158364. PMID: 35955495Free PMC Article
Effects of Magnesium Supplementation on Muscle Soreness and Performance.
Reno AM, Green M, Killen LG, O'Neal EK, Pritchett K, Hanson Z
J Strength Cond Res 2022 Aug 1;36(8):2198-2203. Epub 2020 Oct 1 doi: 10.1519/JSC.0000000000003827. PMID: 33009349
Physical therapy interventions for the treatment of delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS): Systematic review and meta-analysis.
Nahon RL, Silva Lopes JS, Monteiro de Magalhães Neto A
Phys Ther Sport 2021 Nov;52:1-12. Epub 2021 Jul 29 doi: 10.1016/j.ptsp.2021.07.005. PMID: 34365084
Heat and cold therapy reduce pain in patients with delayed onset muscle soreness: A systematic review and meta-analysis of 32 randomized controlled trials.
Wang Y, Li S, Zhang Y, Chen Y, Yan F, Han L, Ma Y
Phys Ther Sport 2021 Mar;48:177-187. Epub 2021 Jan 14 doi: 10.1016/j.ptsp.2021.01.004. PMID: 33493991
Exercise-Induced Muscle Damage During the Menstrual Cycle: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Romero-Parra N, Cupeiro R, Alfaro-Magallanes VM, Rael B, Rubio-Arias JÁ, Peinado AB, Benito PJ; IronFEMME Study Group
J Strength Cond Res 2021 Feb 1;35(2):549-561. doi: 10.1519/JSC.0000000000003878. PMID: 33201156

Diagnosis

Statins Neuromuscular Adverse Effects.
Attardo S, Musumeci O, Velardo D, Toscano A
Int J Mol Sci 2022 Jul 28;23(15) doi: 10.3390/ijms23158364. PMID: 35955495Free PMC Article
Advances in Delayed-Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS): Part I: Pathogenesis and Diagnostics.
Hotfiel T, Freiwald J, Hoppe MW, Lutter C, Forst R, Grim C, Bloch W, Hüttel M, Heiss R
Sportverletz Sportschaden 2018 Dec;32(4):243-250. Epub 2018 Dec 11 doi: 10.1055/a-0753-1884. PMID: 30537791
Muscular Calf Injuries in Runners.
Fields KB, Rigby MD
Curr Sports Med Rep 2016 Sep-Oct;15(5):320-4. doi: 10.1249/JSR.0000000000000292. PMID: 27618240
Revisiting the continuum model of tendon pathology: what is its merit in clinical practice and research?
Cook JL, Rio E, Purdam CR, Docking SI
Br J Sports Med 2016 Oct;50(19):1187-91. Epub 2016 Apr 28 doi: 10.1136/bjsports-2015-095422. PMID: 27127294Free PMC Article
British athletics muscle injury classification: a new grading system.
Pollock N, James SL, Lee JC, Chakraverty R
Br J Sports Med 2014 Sep;48(18):1347-51. Epub 2014 Jul 16 doi: 10.1136/bjsports-2013-093302. PMID: 25031367

Therapy

The effects of collagen peptide supplementation on body composition, collagen synthesis, and recovery from joint injury and exercise: a systematic review.
Khatri M, Naughton RJ, Clifford T, Harper LD, Corr L
Amino Acids 2021 Oct;53(10):1493-1506. Epub 2021 Sep 7 doi: 10.1007/s00726-021-03072-x. PMID: 34491424Free PMC Article
Physical therapy interventions for the treatment of delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS): Systematic review and meta-analysis.
Nahon RL, Silva Lopes JS, Monteiro de Magalhães Neto A
Phys Ther Sport 2021 Nov;52:1-12. Epub 2021 Jul 29 doi: 10.1016/j.ptsp.2021.07.005. PMID: 34365084
Passive Recovery Strategies after Exercise: A Narrative Literature Review of the Current Evidence.
Cullen ML, Casazza GA, Davis BA
Curr Sports Med Rep 2021 Jul 1;20(7):351-358. doi: 10.1249/JSR.0000000000000859. PMID: 34234090
l-Carnitine Supplementation in Recovery after Exercise.
Fielding R, Riede L, Lugo JP, Bellamine A
Nutrients 2018 Mar 13;10(3) doi: 10.3390/nu10030349. PMID: 29534031Free PMC Article
The development of skeletal muscle hypertrophy through resistance training: the role of muscle damage and muscle protein synthesis.
Damas F, Libardi CA, Ugrinowitsch C
Eur J Appl Physiol 2018 Mar;118(3):485-500. Epub 2017 Dec 27 doi: 10.1007/s00421-017-3792-9. PMID: 29282529

Prognosis

Statins Neuromuscular Adverse Effects.
Attardo S, Musumeci O, Velardo D, Toscano A
Int J Mol Sci 2022 Jul 28;23(15) doi: 10.3390/ijms23158364. PMID: 35955495Free PMC Article
Safety of COVID-19 vaccines.
Al Khames Aga QA, Alkhaffaf WH, Hatem TH, Nassir KF, Batineh Y, Dahham AT, Shaban D, Al Khames Aga LA, Agha MYR, Traqchi M
J Med Virol 2021 Dec;93(12):6588-6594. Epub 2021 Jul 28 doi: 10.1002/jmv.27214. PMID: 34270094Free PMC Article
Clinical features of patients infected with 2019 novel coronavirus in Wuhan, China.
Huang C, Wang Y, Li X, Ren L, Zhao J, Hu Y, Zhang L, Fan G, Xu J, Gu X, Cheng Z, Yu T, Xia J, Wei Y, Wu W, Xie X, Yin W, Li H, Liu M, Xiao Y, Gao H, Guo L, Xie J, Wang G, Jiang R, Gao Z, Jin Q, Wang J, Cao B
Lancet 2020 Feb 15;395(10223):497-506. Epub 2020 Jan 24 doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(20)30183-5. PMID: 31986264Free PMC Article
Methylsulfonylmethane: Applications and Safety of a Novel Dietary Supplement.
Butawan M, Benjamin RL, Bloomer RJ
Nutrients 2017 Mar 16;9(3) doi: 10.3390/nu9030290. PMID: 28300758Free PMC Article
British athletics muscle injury classification: a new grading system.
Pollock N, James SL, Lee JC, Chakraverty R
Br J Sports Med 2014 Sep;48(18):1347-51. Epub 2014 Jul 16 doi: 10.1136/bjsports-2013-093302. PMID: 25031367

Clinical prediction guides

Statins Neuromuscular Adverse Effects.
Attardo S, Musumeci O, Velardo D, Toscano A
Int J Mol Sci 2022 Jul 28;23(15) doi: 10.3390/ijms23158364. PMID: 35955495Free PMC Article
Exercise-Induced Muscle Damage During the Menstrual Cycle: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Romero-Parra N, Cupeiro R, Alfaro-Magallanes VM, Rael B, Rubio-Arias JÁ, Peinado AB, Benito PJ; IronFEMME Study Group
J Strength Cond Res 2021 Feb 1;35(2):549-561. doi: 10.1519/JSC.0000000000003878. PMID: 33201156
Partial-body cryotherapy (-135°C) and cold-water immersion (10°C) after muscle damage in females.
Hohenauer E, Costello JT, Deliens T, Clarys P, Stoop R, Clijsen R
Scand J Med Sci Sports 2020 Mar;30(3):485-495. Epub 2019 Nov 27 doi: 10.1111/sms.13593. PMID: 31677292Free PMC Article
The development of skeletal muscle hypertrophy through resistance training: the role of muscle damage and muscle protein synthesis.
Damas F, Libardi CA, Ugrinowitsch C
Eur J Appl Physiol 2018 Mar;118(3):485-500. Epub 2017 Dec 27 doi: 10.1007/s00421-017-3792-9. PMID: 29282529
The Effect of Post-Exercise Cryotherapy on Recovery Characteristics: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Hohenauer E, Taeymans J, Baeyens JP, Clarys P, Clijsen R
PLoS One 2015;10(9):e0139028. Epub 2015 Sep 28 doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0139028. PMID: 26413718Free PMC Article

Recent systematic reviews

Oral Branched-Chain Amino Acids Supplementation in Athletes: A Systematic Review.
Martinho DV, Nobari H, Faria A, Field A, Duarte D, Sarmento H
Nutrients 2022 Sep 27;14(19) doi: 10.3390/nu14194002. PMID: 36235655Free PMC Article
The effects of collagen peptide supplementation on body composition, collagen synthesis, and recovery from joint injury and exercise: a systematic review.
Khatri M, Naughton RJ, Clifford T, Harper LD, Corr L
Amino Acids 2021 Oct;53(10):1493-1506. Epub 2021 Sep 7 doi: 10.1007/s00726-021-03072-x. PMID: 34491424Free PMC Article
Physical therapy interventions for the treatment of delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS): Systematic review and meta-analysis.
Nahon RL, Silva Lopes JS, Monteiro de Magalhães Neto A
Phys Ther Sport 2021 Nov;52:1-12. Epub 2021 Jul 29 doi: 10.1016/j.ptsp.2021.07.005. PMID: 34365084
Acute and Residual Soccer Match-Related Fatigue: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
Silva JR, Rumpf MC, Hertzog M, Castagna C, Farooq A, Girard O, Hader K
Sports Med 2018 Mar;48(3):539-583. doi: 10.1007/s40279-017-0798-8. PMID: 29098658
Physical activity and exercise for chronic pain in adults: an overview of Cochrane Reviews.
Geneen LJ, Moore RA, Clarke C, Martin D, Colvin LA, Smith BH
Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2017 Apr 24;4(4):CD011279. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD011279.pub3. PMID: 28436583Free PMC Article

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