scholarly journals Effect of a professional soccer match in skin temperature of the lower limbs: a case study

2017 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 330-334 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alex de Andrade Fernandes ◽  
Eduardo Mendonça Pimenta ◽  
Danilo Gomes Moreira ◽  
Manuel Sillero-Quintana ◽  
João Carlos Bouzas Marins ◽  
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2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 59-68
Author(s):  
Alex Souto Maior ◽  
Marcio Tannure ◽  
Fábio Eiras ◽  
Arthur de Sá Ferreira

SummaryStudy aim: This study compared the effects of intermittent negative pressure therapy (INPT) vs. active recovery therapy (ART) on post-match physiological parameters such as serum CK level and skin temperature of the lower limbs in elite soccer players.Material and methods: Twenty healthy male professional soccer players from a Brazilian first division soccer club were enrolled in this randomized, parallel arm, open label, comparative study. After participating in 2 soccer matches, they were randomly assigned to two groups (n = 10) to receive a 30-min session of INPT (intermittent exchange of hypobaric pressure range 33 to 51 mmHg) or ART (self-myofascial release, mobility and stability exercises, and cycle ergometer exercise). The intervention was conducted after a match with assessments immediately before and after the intervention and again 24 h after the intervention.Results: A significant interaction effect (F2,36 = 4.503, p = 0.018, η2 = 0.130) was observed, indicating that the decrease of CK from pre-intervention to 24 h post-intervention was greater in the INPT than in the ART group. Lower limb skin temperature was significantly lower after INPT than after ART (p < 0.003).Conclusions: Serum CK level and skin temperature of lower limbs showed better recovery up to 24 h after the intervention with INPT in elite soccer players.


PLoS ONE ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. e0248653
Author(s):  
Gabriela de Carvalho ◽  
Carlos Eduardo Girasol ◽  
Luiz Guilherme Cruz Gonçalves ◽  
Elaine Caldeira Oliveira Guirro ◽  
Rinaldo Roberto de Jesus Guirro

The aim of this study was to evaluate the correlation between tools commonly used in the detection of physiological changes, such as clinical complaints, a biochemical marker of muscle injury, and performance data during official matches, with infrared thermography, which has been commonly used in the possible tracking of musculoskeletal injuries in athletes. Twenty-two athletes from a professional soccer club (age 27.7 ± 3.93 years; BMI 24.35 ± 1.80 kg/cm2) were followed during the season of a national championship, totaling 19 matches with an interval of 7 days between matches. At each match, the athletes used a Global Positioning System (GPS) device to collect performance data. Forty-eight hours after each match, every athlete’s perception of recovery, fatigue, and pain was documented. Blood was collected for creatine kinase (CK) analysis, and infrared thermography was applied. Only athletes who presented pain above 4 in either limb were included for thermographic analysis. Each thermographic image was divided into 14 regions of interest. For statistical analysis, we included only the images that showed differences ≥ 1° C. Data normality was verified by the Kolmogorov-Smirnov test with Dallal-Wilkinson-Lilliefors correction. We used the Pearson correlation coefficient to verify the correlation between infrared thermography and the biochemical marker, performance data, and clinical recovery scales. No correlation was observed between mean skin temperature and blood CK levels, pain level, perception of recovery, and fatigue perception (r <0.2, p>0.05). Thus, infrared thermography did not correlate with CK level, pain, fatigue perception, or recovery, nor with performance variables within the field.


2021 ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
Tatiana Fazenda ◽  
Aldo M. Costa ◽  
Alexandre Garcia-Mas ◽  
Pedro G. Carvalho

Author(s):  
Jose Ignacio Priego-Quesada ◽  
Alexis Gandia-Soriano ◽  
Maria Teresa Pellicer-Chenoll ◽  
Ignacio Catalá-Vilaplana ◽  
Jose Luis Bermejo-Ruiz ◽  
...  

The objective of this preliminary study was to determine the reproducibility of lower limbs skin temperature after cold stress test using the Game Ready system. Skin temperature of fourteen participants was measured before and after cold stress test using the Game Ready system and it was repeated the protocol in four times: at 9:00, at 11:00, at 19:00, and at 9:00 h of the posterior day. To assess skin temperature recovery after cold stress test, a logarithmic equation for each region was calculated, and constant (β0) and slope (β1) coefficients were obtained. Intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC), standard error (SE), and within-subject coefficient of variation (CV) were determined. No differences were observed between measurement times in any of the regions for the logarithmic coefficients (p > 0.38). Anterior thigh (β0 ICC 0.33–0.47; β1 ICC 0.31–0.43) and posterior knee (β0 ICC 0.42–0.58; β1 ICC 0.28–0.57) were the regions with the lower ICCs, and the other regions presented values with a fair and good reproducibility (ICC > 0.41). Posterior leg was the region with the better reproducibility (β0 ICC 0.68–0.78; β1 ICC 0.59–0.74; SE 3–4%; within-subject CV 7–12%). In conclusion, cold stress test using Game Ready system showed a fair and good reproducibility, especially when the posterior leg was the region assessed.


2018 ◽  
Vol 26 (5) ◽  
pp. 338-341 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eduardo Ramalho de Moraes ◽  
Gustavo Gonçalves Arliani ◽  
Paulo Henrique Schmidt Lara ◽  
Eli Henrique Rodrigues da Silva ◽  
Jorge Roberto Pagura ◽  
...  

ABSTRACT Purpose: The purpose is to compare the incidence and characteristics of injuries sustained in two consecutive seasons of the São Paulo State Football Championship. Methods: Prospective study performed using an electronic form previously developed by the Medical Committee of the São Paulo State Football Federation, sent to the physicians responsible for the tournament's series A1 and A2 teams, after each round. Results: 17.63 injuries sustained per 1000 hours of matches in the A1 series and 14.91 injuries sustained per 1000 hours of matches in the A2 series. Incidence of injuries per 1000 hours of matches decreased from 24.16 to 17.63 in the A1 series (p<0.037) and from 19.10 to 14.01 in the A2 series (p<0.064). External defenders suffered most injuries, while muscular injuries were most common and lower limbs, the most affected areas. Most injuries occurred between 30 and 45 minutes of the match and only 11.9% of the injuries required surgery. Conclusions: Prevalence and frequency of injuries decreased between seasons. Most injuries were sustained in the lower limbs; strains were the most common injuries, followed by strains and contusions; MRIs were the most frequently requested exams and most injuries were classified as moderate (8-28 days). Level of evidence III, Cross-Sectional Study.


2003 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 213-229 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. L. Jones ◽  
K. M. Armour ◽  
Paul Potrac

Author(s):  
M. Binek ◽  
Z. Drzazga ◽  
T. Socha ◽  
I. Pokora

AbstractThe aim of study was to assess the skin temperature changes over selected muscles zones of the lower limbs following an exercise performed at similar relative external workload in 10 male and 6 female high-trained cross-country skiers. The first stage of experiment involved preliminary exercise to determine individual oxygen uptake VO2max and anaerobic threshold. The second stage experimental exercise consisted of 60 min running on treadmill with 80% of determined VO2max Thermographic imaging of lower limbs was performed, before, immediately after exercise and during recovery. Physiological parameters: VO2, MET—metabolic energy equivalent, heart rate and internal temperature were assessed at rest and at the end of exercise, respectively. Infrared thermography showed that at rest the skin temperature over lower limb muscles was significantly higher in men than in women. In response to exercise an increase in skin temperature over the studied muscles was significantly higher in women than men. Since was no significant difference in skin temperature in men and women after exercise. Before the test, no physiological parameter was significantly different in women and men. Exercise test reveled significant differences between men and women in some physiological parameters such as VO2 and MET. Our study showed that there are significant differences in lower limbs skin temperature between male and female at rest but not at the end of exercise test. Women in comparison with men had a greater increase in skin temperature in response to exercise and a persistence of elevated temperature over muscles of lower limbs after exercise.


2021 ◽  
Vol 156 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S93-S93
Author(s):  
A Rjoop ◽  
M Barukba ◽  
O Al Rusan

Abstract Introduction/Objective Hemophagocytic Syndromes are a cluster of disorders related to cytotoxic dysfunction of T/NK-cells and are mainly subdivided into Primary (familial) and Secondary (acquired) forms, with the latter usually linked to patients with viral infections; including EBV, CMV among many others. A myriad of other causes have been associated with hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH), most notably systemic inflammatory conditions; especially Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis and hematolymphoid malignancies particularly T/NK-cell lymphomas. Methods/Case Report A previously healthy 7-year-old boy, presented to the ER with fever and a skin rash over both lower limbs of 1 week duration. Two weeks prior he was tested for COVID-19 and was found to be positive. Physical examination further revealed slightly palpable liver and spleen. CBC was done and exhibited pancytopenia, further testing showed elevated LDH, hyperferritinemia and hypertriglyceridemia. However, serological testing for rheumatological conditions was unremarkable. Imaging studies were done and were noncontributory. Subsequently, a bone marrow aspirate and biopsy were done. The bone marrow aspirate showed afew histiocytes engulfing red blood cells and nuclear debris (hemophagocytic cells), complete trilineage maturation and normal M:E ratio of 3:1. Trephine biopsy was hypocellular for age and estimated at about 70%, composed of myeloid and erythroid precursors with various degrees of maturation. Megakaryocytes were adequate in number and showed normal morphology. Extensive histiocytic infiltration as highlighted by CD68 immunostain and focal phagocytosis were identified. CD34 highlighted &lt;5% blasts, PAS special stain showed no fungal elements and no fibrosis was evident by Reticulin special stain. The background was devoid of lymphoid aggregates or granulomas. Stainable iron stores were depleted. No sideroblasts were identified. The patient was treated with corticosteroid and showed marked improvement and was discharged after 3 days. Results (if a Case Study enter NA) NA Conclusion Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis can be a critical sequela of COVID-19 infection. Suggested mechanisms include impaired/delayed T-cell response and elevated levels of several inflammatory cytokines. Clinical suspesion is important in the diagnosis of these cases. Further study of this correlation is needed as we explore clinical sequelae of COVID-19 infection.


Pilomatricoma is a rare, benign skin tumour arising from the hair matrix. The usual locations are the head and neck. Localization in the lower limbs is exceptional. The diagnosis of certainty is histological. Treatment is complete surgical removal to avoid recurrence. We report in this article the case of a rare localization of a pilomatricoma on the right leg, in a 25-year-old patient operated with complete surgical removal. The postoperative course was simple and without recurrence after 2 months of follow-up.


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