Muscle, maximal and submaximal exercise causes damage to the membrane of muscle cells, and triggers an inflammatory response (Connolly et al., 2003).
This inflammatory response leads to the formation of catabolites, which act as a chemical stimulus on the nerve endings directly causing the sensation of pain. These metabolic waste products also increase vascular permeability and attract neutrophils (a type of white blood cell) to the injured area. Once in the area, neutrophils generate free radicals, which can further damage the cell membrane (Connolly et al., 2003).
This type of post-workout injury and pain is generally described as a consequence of the mechanical and metabolic stress induced by physical activity (Pyne, 1994).
Studies have also focused on the production of free radicals, unstable molecules that lack an electron in their external orbit, and seek it elsewhere to achieve chemical stability. These highly reactive molecules are an inevitable byproduct of cellular metabolism. (Close et al., 2004)
Typical symptoms often associated with muscle overuse microlesion include:
- loss of strength;
- pain;
- muscle fragility;
- stiffness and swelling;
Recovery after exercise is an important issue for athletes, both professionals and amateurs.
Quantum Re-Generation allows for faster recovery after a race or intensive training. Thanks to specific currents, the muscle recovers its potential more quickly, is detoxified and regenerated.
Sports recovery fully integrates the use of electrical stimulation to recover muscle efficiency after effort.
The idea of muscle stimulation consists in regenerating the muscles after a race or intensive training thanks to the emission of high voltage depolarizing micro currents in order to stimulate the body's natural ability to repair the muscle injuries responsible for pain.
Its action is carried out through the Gate control Theory, allowing the inhibition of the afferent nociceptive transmission which occurs through small caliber fibres. This occurs through the use of pulsed micro currents with a chronaxy time of one millionth of a second per pulse, acting on the muscle tissue and acting in a decontracting manner and increasing tissue oxygenation.
Apply an electro-analgesia and neuro-modulation procedure. In general, the final aim of any analgesia technique is always to inhibit the transmission of the pain impulse using an electrical stimulus.
Re-Generation acts through the use of high voltage depolarizing micro currents acting on the inhibition of pain by blocking the transmission of nociceptors and acting on cellular regeneration and blocking inflammation.
The analgesic effect is immediate. Furthermore, just as chronic pain remodels neuronal circuits and creates 'vicious cycles' that amplify suffering, the repetition of this therapy with a complete cycle of several sessions can in turn remodel these altered sensory circuits, allowing the reduction of hyper -sensitivity to pain.
The mechanism of action of Quantum Re-Generation occurs mainly on the peripheral nervous system. It blocks pain transmission by acting on the inhibition of the inflammatory cascade, responsible for pain after sports performance.
The blocking of muscle inflammation, generated by the nervous system, leads to an early recovery of the muscle itself with an increase in performance.
For this reason we talk about better recovery or even accelerated muscle recovery thanks to stimulation. Lymphatic drainage of the affected areas and detoxification of muscle catabolites with analgesic effect are achieved. A well-being effect accompanies the session with a relaxation similar to a massage of the worked muscles.
A reduction in pain, reduction in muscle stiffness, with reduction in contractures and better vascularization of the treated limbs is perceived
It also allows for early recovery, avoiding further central fatigue. It also reduces muscle pain following traumatic efforts.
Studies on the prolonged and regular use of electrical stimulation have demonstrated other benefits in terms of recovery.
According to Gautier et al., 1992, and then Perez et al., 2002, electrical stimulation improves the capillary network of the muscles by increasing it, with consequent improvement in the oxidative power of the fibers. The same would apply to lymphatic drainage (Brown, Delitto, 2001).
For optimal recovery with Re-Generation, it is recommended to plan for between 15 minutes and 3 hours after your workout. Treat the entire muscle belly and its tendon insertions with a handpiece, as well as drainage and stimulate the entire neuromuscular system.
For muscle development, it is not only the type of exercise and intensity of training that must be considered, but it is essential to consider recovery.
In the presence of micro-lesions of the muscle fibers, post-intense work on the muscles causes depletion of energy reserves. It is during the recovery phase that the fibers regenerate. This regeneration will stimulate their growth, so the muscles will be stronger and denser.
The recovery process takes time, start an intensive training session quickly, the muscle will not have time to fully regenerate and the training will not lead to efficient muscle work. It is very important to respect the recovery phase.
To reduce and optimize this recovery, stimulation is the indicated instrumental therapy, they prepare the muscles for exercise, but also allow faster recovery. This will reduce the duration of recovery and increase the optimal number of intense training sessions to perform per week.
The action of Re-Generation is expressed through:
- Draining effect, the muscle acts like a pump, activates blood circulation, leading to the evacuation of toxins and lactic acid (waste products that accumulate in the muscles due to lack of oxygen).
- Production of endorphins, reducing the sensation of pain and soreness.
- Decontracting muscle regeneration action.
The ideal is to treat a muscle that is still warm, no later than 3 hours after exercise. Since the muscle retains its elasticity during this period, recovery will be much more effective.
It is therefore particularly suitable after very intense races.
