Foam rolling reduced total creatine kinase in acute muscle inflammation following long-distance running

Strenuous physical activity is able to cost muscle damage. In urban society, ten kilometers running has become a modern culture. It induces acute inflammation as normal physiological response. Conversely, foam roller known self-myofascial release (SMR) technique which can be done individually. Previous studies stated that rolling (FR) could increase flexibility, and reduce pain sensation. However, there still limited supply of scientific evidence prove its positive effects, especially through biomarkers such creatine kinase (CK). This study aims elucidate the beneficial effects in CK concentration after 10 DOMS. A quasi-repeated measures design was elected an approach conducting this study. The purposive sampling used obtain subjects (n= 10). Creatine measurements were performed before km 3 days post by using COBAS INTEGRA 400 Plus Test (the UV-test concept). Repeated Measures ANOVA determine effect FR on CK. Ten increased Total concentration, pre-test data 146.2 ± 36.3 (U/L), 24 hours 452.3 216.5 (U/L). Kinase decreased at 48 (300.6 117.6 72 (238.4 67.5 (U/L) post-application rolling. We conclude long distance significantly total CK, might decrease blood.