C-Reactive Protein (CRP)
CRP was used as a measure of inflammation following ice baths, which we reviewed here in our journal club.
“C-reactive protein (CRP) is a test that measures the amount of a protein in the blood that signals acute inflammation. To determine a person’s risk for heart disease, a more sensitive CRP test, called high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) assay, is available. A growing number of studies have determined that high levels of hs-CRP consistently predict recurrent coronary events in patients with unstable angina (USA) and acute MI. In addition, elevated hs-CRP levels are associated with lower survival rates in these patients with cardiovascular disease (see Box 3.2).32–34”1
Serum CRP
Serum CRP can be used as a marker of acute inflammation
| Value | Risk |
|---|---|
| <1mg/L | Low |
| 1.0 - 3.0 mg/L | Average |
| >3.0 mg/L | High |
Test validity: High sensitivity CRP (hs-CRP) = predictive of recurrent coronary events
Delayed onset muscle soreness
“Armstrong (2) proposed that DOMS is associated with damage to the sarcolemma, and ensuing inflammation. Inflammation denotes the onset of the healing process and may be indicated by a rise in Creactive protein (CRP)”2