Usefulness in Developing an Optimal Training Program and Distinguishing between Performance Levels of the Athlete’s Body by Using of Thermal Imaging

Kasprzyk-Kucewicz, Teresa; Szurko, Agnieszka; Stanek, Agata; Sieroń, Karolina; Morawiec, Tadeusz; Cholewka, Armand

doi:10.3390/ijerph17165698

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“…The research’s strength is the adherence to the accepted standards for thermographic measurements introduced by the International Thermological Association [ 19 , 46 ]. Moreover, the group of volunteers in the study was precisely selected.…”

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“…Thermovision can also be helpful in preventing the phenomenon of overtraining [ 13 , 14 , 15 , 16 , 17 ]. Thermovision has been used both to assess the level of physical fitness [ 18 , 19 ] and the effectiveness of the warm-up in many sports disciplines [ 20 , 21 , 22 ]. The effectiveness of thermal imaging in fitness level assessment was shown in a study where the mean body surface temperature was compared for cycling volunteers before and after one year of professional training.…”

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“…Such results proved that the differences in the body surface temperature of two groups of athletes undertaking effort might be related to the physiological state of their organisms obtained as a result of training. The body temperature differences lead to the conclusion that these sportsmen differ in efficiency [ 19 ].…”

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Thermovision as a Tool for Athletes to Verify the Symmetry of Work of Individual Muscle Segments

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In the presented research, we characterised the temperature profiles and the degree of preparation for exercise of individual muscle groups of athletes We hypothesise that by means of thermal imaging studies, the effectiveness of the warm-up can be monitored to determine whether the effort of individual muscles is equal and symmetrical, which can help to avoid a potential injury. In the study, thermographic imaging was performed on a group of athletes exercising on a rowing ergometer involving almost 80% of the muscle parts of the human body for intense and symmetrical exercise. Thermovision studies have confirmed, based on the increased temperature of the muscle areas, that the rowing ergometer involves many muscle groups in training. Moreover, based on the shape of the temperature function obtained from individual body regions of interest, it was shown that conventional exercise on a rowing ergometer causes almost symmetrical work of the right and left sides of the body. Obtained temperature changes in most of the studied muscle areas showed minimum temperature reached the beginning of training—mostly phases 1 and 2. During the subsequent phases, the temperature increase was monitored, stopping at resting temperature. Significantly, temperature variations did not exceed 0.5 °C in all post-training phases. Statistical analyses did not show any significant differences in the symmetry of right and left muscle areas corresponding to the muscle location temperature. Thermal imaging may be an innovative wholly non-invasive and safe method, because checking induces adaptation processes, which may become indicators of an athlete’s efficiency. The imaging can be continuously repeated, and automatic comparison of average temperature or temperature difference may provide some clues that protect athletes from overtraining or serious injuries.

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Thermovision as a Tool for Athletes to Verify the Symmetry of Work of Individual Muscle Segments

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“…Using long-wave infrared radiation in the measurements, thermal radiation is recorded. The camera captures objects, people and high-temperature sources in limited or no visibility conditions [73][74][75][76][77][78].…”

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Thermal Imaging Study to Determine the Operational Condition of a Conveyor Belt Drive System Structure

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The paper discusses the results of a study carried out to determine the thermal condition of a conveyor power unit using a thermal imaging camera. The tests covered conveyors in the main haulage system carrying coal from a longwall. The measurements were taken with a thermal imaging diagnostic method which measures infrared radiation emitted by an object. This technology provides a means of assessing the imminence and severity of a possible failure or damage. The method is a non-contact measuring technique and offers great advantages in an underground mine. The thermograms were analysed by comparing the temperature distribution. An analysis of the operating time of the conveyors was also carried out and the causes of the thermal condition were determined. The main purpose of the research was to detect changes in thermal state during the operation of a belt conveyor that could indicate failure and permit early maintenance and eliminate the chance of a fire. The article also discusses the construction and principle of operation of a thermal imaging camera. The findings obtained from the research analysis on determining the thermal condition of the conveyor drive unit are a valuable source of information for the mine’s maintenance service.

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“…Thermal imaging is also part of research on wellbeing and in different fields of sport science that are trying to develop optimal training and results and health [ 9 , 10 , 11 ]. Movement of the hand consists of two basic patterns, which are termed the precision grip and the power grip [ 12 ].…”

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Palm Temperature Differences after Static and Dynamic Load on High Bar

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Thermal imaging is used in various fields of industry and research to measure temperature and its possible differences. Since there is a lack of research and literature on palm temperatures and prevention of blisters on hands, our question was how palm temperature differs in human hands after different loads (Hang and Swing in Hang) for 30 s on a high bar. Thirty-eight students from the Faculty of Sport at the University of Ljubljana were measured with a high-quality thermal imaging camera. Palm temperatures were measured before the load was applied, immediately after and every 30 s for a period of 5 min after the load. Each hand was divided into nine different regions of interest (ROIs). Mean (XA), standard deviation (SD), maximum and minimum, and number of pixels were calculated. We found that there was no difference between the left and right hand. The temperature right after the load was applied decreased significantly for both loads and then increased above the level before the load was applied. After the static load, the temperature reached a constant higher level after 3 min. After the dynamic load, the temperatures continued to increase throughout the measurement period. Further investigation is needed to determine the time period in which the hand temperature reaches the temperature before the load is applied.

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Usefulness in Developing an Optimal Training Program and Distinguishing between Performance Levels of the Athlete’s Body by Using of Thermal Imaging

Cited by 13 publications

References 23 publications

Thermovision as a Tool for Athletes to Verify the Symmetry of Work of Individual Muscle Segments

Thermovision as a Tool for Athletes to Verify the Symmetry of Work of Individual Muscle Segments

Thermal Imaging Study to Determine the Operational Condition of a Conveyor Belt Drive System Structure

Palm Temperature Differences after Static and Dynamic Load on High Bar

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