New blood test could measure muscle damage in elite athletes, study suggests – Deccan Herald (India)
A fingerprick blood test might be able to detect muscle damage and track recovery in elite...
Fingerprick blood test detects muscle damage and tracks recovery in elite athletes – Medical Xpress
Knowing when an athlete can safely return to training after intense exercise typically relies on coaches and athletes making best-guess estimates, but a new easy-to-use fingerprint blood test, developed by Australian researchers, first identifies lurking muscle damage and then tracks how long recovery is taking.
Proteomics International Managing Director Dr. Richard Lipscombe said, “The OxiDx test could literally be a game-changer for sports medicine. With this easy-to-use test that can detect unseen muscle damage, athletes can adjust their training regime to avoid more serious injury.