How is DOMS diagnosed?

    Last Updated: October 25, 2023

    There are no tests to diagnose DOMS. A healthcare provider will instead conduct a thorough examination to rule out other possible causes of symptoms, such as rhabdomyolysis, compartment syndrome, or muscle strains. If the assessment indicates a condition other than DOMS, blood tests or imaging may be performed for further evaluation.[1][2]

    References

    1. ^Lewis PB, Ruby D, Bush-Joseph CAMuscle soreness and delayed-onset muscle soreness.Clin Sports Med.(2012-Apr)
    2. ^Thilo Hotfiel, Jürgen Freiwald, Matthias Wilhelm Hoppe, Christoph Lutter, Raimund Forst, Casper Grim, Wilhelm Bloch, Moritz Hüttel, Rafael HeissAdvances in Delayed-Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS): Part I: Pathogenesis and DiagnosticsSportverletz Sportschaden.(2018 Dec)