Oky Dwi Silviyanti, Gadis Meinar Sari, Mohammad Fathul Qorib, Ahmad Assagaf Rahmat, Alam Hadi Kosasih, Mochamad Azhar Ilmi
Delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) is a common problem that affects performance when left untreated. Intermittent pneumatic compression (IPC) was a recovery method used to reduce pain intensity. However, the effects of IPC on pain intensity and leg muscle strength had not been extensively studied, and the effectiveness remained unclear. Objec-tives: This study aimed to analyze the benefits of IPC as a recovery aid after physical activ-ity. Method: The experimental study comprised 16 young men who were randomly assigned to two groups, namely intervention (IN) and control (CN). Both groups carried out countermovement jumps (CMJ), completing 20 repetitions in each of 5 sets. The IN group then received IPC intervention for 20 minutes, while the CN group rested. Pain intensity in leg muscles, vertical jump performance, leg muscle strength, and creatine kinase (CK) levels were measured. A pre-test was conducted before the intervention, and a post-test was conducted 24 hours after the intervention. Result: There were significant results for quadriceps muscle pain intensity (p=0.000), hamstring muscle (0.005), vertical jump (p=0.000), leg muscle strength (0.003), and CK levels (p=0.044). Conclusion: IPC application was effective in reducing pain intensity due to delayed-onset muscle soreness. This method was also effective as a clearance to aid recovery by reducing CK levels after plyometric training. © 2026 by the authors.
Master Degree on Sport, Exercise and Health Science, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Airlangga, Prof. Dr. Moestopo 47 Street, East Java, Surabaya, 60131, Indonesia; Departement of Physiology and Medical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Airalngga, Prof. Dr. Moestopo 47 Street, East Java, Surabaya, 60131, Indonesia; Departement of Anatomy, Histology and Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Airlangga, Prof. Dr. Moestopo 47 Street, East Java, Surabaya, 60131, Indonesia; Departement of Physical Education, Faculty of Islamic Education and Teacher Training, Universitas Garut, Samarang Street No. 52A, Mekarwangi, Tarogong Kaler District, Garut Regency, West Java, 44151, Indonesia; Departement of Sport Science, Faculty of Sport and Health Science, Universitas Negeri Surabaya, Lidah Wetan, Lakarsantri, East Java, Surabaya, 60213, Indonesia
