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Infrared Thermography in Swimming: Thermal Characterization of Swimming Technique

Infrared Thermography in Swimming: Thermal Characterization of Swimming Technique
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Author(s): Ana Sofia Domingues (University of Porto, Portugal), Filipa Barbosa (University of Porto, Portugal), Adérito Seixas (Universidade Fernando Pessoa, Portugal), Márcio Borgonovo-Santos (University of Porto, Portugal), Eduardo M. Pereira (INESC-TEC Porto, Portugal), Ricardo Vardasca (University of Porto, Portugal), Joaquim Gabriel (LIACC, University of Porto, Portugal), Ricardo J. Fernandes (University of Porto, Portugal)and J. Paulo Vilas-Boas (University of Porto, Portugal)
Copyright: 2021
Pages: 21
Source title: Research Anthology on Business Strategies, Health Factors, and Ethical Implications in Sports and eSports
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Information Resources Management Association (USA)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-7707-3.ch044

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Abstract

In order to verify whether there is a considerable increase in body skin temperature during different swimming techniques (crawl and backstroke) and identifying the most affected regions. The athlete's thermal symmetry was also analyzed, as well as its modification after the swimming, according to the performed technique. The accuracy of thermography as a method to identify and distinguish these different styles was also evaluated. Ten male swimmers were recruited and two different swimming techniques were assessed, crawl and backstroke. After a 10 minute acclimatization period in the pool, the swimmers were quickly dried with microfiber towels. The thermograms were taken before and after the swimming task, which consisted in a 7x200m protocol in crawl or backstroke. Infrared thermography revealed an increase of temperature after exercise and no significant differences were found between both techniques. Thermal symmetry was not affected by exercise.

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