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Trial reportEuropean journal of applied physiology2026

Effect of ischemic preconditioning on microvascular post-occlusive hyperemic reactions and quadriceps morphology in MMA: a randomized clinical trial.

Robert Trybulski, Filipe Manuel Clemente, Ireneusz Ryszkiel, Wacław Kuczmik, Grzegorz Biolik, Andriy Vovkanych, Michal Wilk

Abstract readRandomized Controlled Trial
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Trial report in European journal of applied physiology, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

7 authors.

Robert TrybulskiMedical Department Wojciech Korfanty, Upper Silesian Academy in Katowice, 40-659, Katowice, Poland. roberttrybulski@proton.me.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4276-4813
Filipe Manuel ClementeDepartment of Biomechanics and Sport Engineering, Gdansk University of Physical Education and Sport, 80-336, Gdansk, Poland.
Ireneusz RyszkielDepartment of Descriptive and Topographic Anatomy, Medical University of Silesia, Katowice, Poland.
Wacław KuczmikDepartment and Clinic of General Surgery, Vascular Surgery, Angiology and Phlebology, Faculty of Medical Sciences in Katowice, Medical University of Silesia in Katowice, Ziołowa Str. 45/47, 40-635, Katowice, Poland.
Grzegorz BiolikDepartment and Clinic of General Surgery, Vascular Surgery, Angiology and Phlebology, Medical University of Silesia in Katowice, Ziołowa Str. 45/47, 0-635, Katowice, Poland.
Andriy VovkanychDepartment of Physical Therapy and Ergotherapy, Ivan Boberkyj Lviv State University of Physical Culture, Lviv, 79007, Ukraine.
Michal WilkInstitute of Sport Sciences, Jerzy Kukuczka Academy of Physical Education in Katowice, Katowice, Poland.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectivesThe purpose of this study was to compare the effects of a 14-day daily ischemic preconditioning (IPC) intervention versus a sham IPC intervention on microvascular post-occlusive hyperemic reactions and quadriceps muscle morphology in martial arts athletes.

designThis randomized controlled trial involved 28 adults specializing in martial arts, who were randomly assigned to either the IPC or sham IPC group.

methodsParticipants in the IPC intervention completed two daily sessions over 14 consecutive days. Each session consisted of three cycles of 5 min of 100% arterial occlusion pressure (AOP) followed by 5 min of rest, for a total session duration of 30 min. Assessments were conducted at baseline, immediately after the 14-day intervention (afterInt), 7 days post-intervention (7d-afterInt), and 2 weeks post-intervention (2w-afterInt). The measured outcomes included peak isometric strength, rate of force development (RFD), pennation angle at rest (PA rest) and during maximal contraction (PA contraction), resting blood flow (RF), minimum and 100% AOP, biological zero (BZ), reactive hyperemia (RH max), time to peak maximal perfusion (TP), recovery time for perfusion to return to resting values (TR).

resultsSignificantly higher RFD values in IPC afterInt (p = 0.005) as well as RF values (p = 0.014) were found. Significantly higher BZ values in IPC afterInt (p < 0.001) as well as 7d-afterInt (p < 0.001) were also found.

conclusionsThis study suggests that the significant positive effects of IPC, compared to shamIPC, on strength and perfusion parameters persist for up to 7 days after the intervention.

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HyperemiaIschemic PreconditioningMartial ArtsMicrocirculationQuadriceps MuscleAdultFemaleHumansMaleMuscle StrengthBlood flow resistanceCapillary systemCombat sportsOcclusion

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PMID40721516

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