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Delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) is a common side effect of physical activity, particularly vigorous exercise.
Practitioners should recognize DOMS as a typical response to vigorous exercise.
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DELAYED ONSET MUSCLE SORENESS (DOMS) IS A COMMON SIDE EFFECT OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, PARTICULARLY OF A VIGOROUS NATURE.
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Source
Is Postexercise Muscle Soreness a Valid Indicator of Muscular Adaptations?
Brad J. Schöenfeld et al. · Strength and conditioning journal · 2013
DOI 10.1519/ssc.0b013e3182a61820
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