Classification of factors influencing the use of infrared thermography in humans: A review

Fernández-Cuevas, Ismael; Marins, João Carlos Bouzas; Lastras, Javier Arnáiz; Carmona, Pedro María Gómez; Cano, Sergio Piñonosa; García-Concepción, Miguel Ángel; Quintana, Manuel Sillero

doi:10.1016/j.infrared.2015.02.007

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“…All participants were informed about the experimental procedure, the potential risks and benefits and gave written consent in order to participate in the study. Since the amount of fat tissue is one of the factors influencing skin temperature measurements [14], subscapular skinfold was controlled to identify possible outliers regarding this parameter (15.86±7.50 mm).…”

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Using thermal imaging to monitor the treatment of latent myofascial trigger points in the upper trapezius

Seixas¹,

Soares²,

Vardasca³

et al. 2016

Proceedings of the 2016 International Conference on Quantitative InfraRed Thermography

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Clinically, latent myofascial trigger points are characterized as hyperirritable points located within taut bands of skeletal muscles or fascia. These points may cause referred pain, local tenderness and autonomic changes when manually stimulated. Dry needling is one of the treatment options but evidence of its results is scarce. This paper experimentally investigates the potential use of thermal imaging to assess the effect of dry needling on the skin temperature in patients with latent myofascial trigger points. No significant differences were found between the mean skin temperature and pain before and after the treatment, evidencing the agreement between the outcome measures.

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Using thermal imaging to monitor the treatment of latent myofascial trigger points in the upper trapezius

Seixas¹,

Soares²,

Vardasca³

et al. 2016

Proceedings of the 2016 International Conference on Quantitative InfraRed Thermography

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“…The temperature of various parts of the body is an important parameter in the evaluation of human adaptation to different environmental conditions and muscle activities (Akimov et al, 2009;Chudecka & Lubkowska, 2012;Fernández-Cuevas et al, 2015;Kenney & Munce, 2003;Novotny et al, 2015;Torii et al, 1992;Zontak et al, 1998). Thermography is a non-invasive technique that can reveal and visualize differences in temperature distribution on the skin surface of an individual (Torii et al, 1992;Zontak et al, 1998).…”

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“…• C vs 32.75 ± 0.91 Fernández-Cuevas et al (2015) state that gender may influence the results of an infrared thermography examination of the subcutaneous fat, the metabolic rate, and female menstrual cycle. Chudecka and Lubkowska (2015) also found higher upper body skin temperature in women.…”

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Application of Thermal Imaging and PWC₁₇₀ Test for the Evaluation of the Effects of a 30-Week Step Aerobics Training

Zuzda

Latosiewicz

Brás

2017

Studies in Logic, Grammar and Rhetoric

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Abstract. The aim of this paper is to verify whether step aerobics training (SAT) has an impact on the temperature of deep muscles of the spine of young, healthy subjects and if there exists a relationship between the maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max) and thermal results. The study was conducted in a group of 21 subjects of both sexes, aged 20.2 ± 0.38. The step aerobics training sessions lasted 30 weeks, one training session per week, 60 minutes per session. Thermograms of the spine were taken with the use of an infrared thermographic camera. Instrumental measurements included BMI, vital capacity of the lungs, and maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max). After a 30-weeklong SAT, a statistically significant increase in the average temperature of the muscles of the thoracic and lumbar spine was observed in subjects of both sexes (1.2• C and 1.28• C, respectively, p < 0.05). At the same time, VO2max increased from 42.98 ml/kg/min to 43.6 ml/kg/min in male subjects and from 40.4 ml/kg/min to 41.1 ml/kg/min in female subjects (p > 0.05). The relationship between VO2max and temperature of the muscles of the thoracic and lumbar spine after the 30 th SAT was not statistically significant (r = -0.28; p = 0.226; r = -0.11; p = 0.634, respectively). The study showed that a 30-weeklong step aerobics training (SAT) had a positive impact on thermoregulation of apparently healthy male and female subjects aged 20. Furthermore, it can be safely assumed that thermography may be used as a non-invasive method of examination of the thermoregulation mechanism of SAT participants.

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“…Thermal images were recorded immediately before and after the 6 s sprint bouts using a 14-bit digital infrared thermal camera (AVIO, TVS-700, 320 x 240 Microbolometric Array; 8-14 µm spectral range; 0.07 °C thermal resolution). The subjects were advised to abstain from alcohol and caffeinated drinks, and to refrain from physical activity involving lower limbs 24 h before the tests due to the potential influence on Tsk [11]. Skin surface was prepared by removing hairs at least 24 hours before the tests.…”

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Has kinesio tape a thermal effect on sprint cycling performance? A thermographic study.

Formenti¹,

Ludwig²,

Trecroci³

et al. 2016

Proceedings of the 2016 International Conference on Quantitative InfraRed Thermography

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The aim of this study was to investigate the immediate effect that kinesio taping (KT) application on vastus lateralis and vastus medialis has on skin temperature (Tsk) of rectus femoris before and after a sprint cycling effort. Eight subjects were tested on a 6 s cycling sprint in two conditions: without KT (nKT), and with KT on both limbs (KT2). Thermal images of thighs were recorded before and after each sprint, thus providing skin temperature variations of rectus femoris (ΔT). Performance outcomes were Peak power (PP), Average power (AP) and Total work, recorded during the 6 s cycling sprint. PP and ΔT were significantly higher in the KT2 with respect to the nKT condition (p<0.05). This may be attributed to a thermal effect produced by the KT.

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Classification of factors influencing the use of infrared thermography in humans: A review

Cited by 403 publications

References 288 publications

Using thermal imaging to monitor the treatment of latent myofascial trigger points in the upper trapezius

Using thermal imaging to monitor the treatment of latent myofascial trigger points in the upper trapezius

Application of Thermal Imaging and PWC₁₇₀ Test for the Evaluation of the Effects of a 30-Week Step Aerobics Training

Has kinesio tape a thermal effect on sprint cycling performance? A thermographic study.

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Classification of factors influencing the use of infrared thermography in humans: A review

Cited by 403 publications

References 288 publications

Using thermal imaging to monitor the treatment of latent myofascial trigger points in the upper trapezius

Using thermal imaging to monitor the treatment of latent myofascial trigger points in the upper trapezius

Application of Thermal Imaging and PWC170 Test for the Evaluation of the Effects of a 30-Week Step Aerobics Training

Has kinesio tape a thermal effect on sprint cycling performance? A thermographic study.

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Application of Thermal Imaging and PWC₁₇₀ Test for the Evaluation of the Effects of a 30-Week Step Aerobics Training