Infrared Thermography in Swimming

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.

Respuesta térmica de los bíceps y cuádriceps en pruebas de velocidad y fondo en natación

“…En el ámbito de la natación, se ha evaluado a través de la termografía la carga de trabajo de los músculos individuales en el curso de una actividad física en estilo de crawl; específicamente para la prevención, el diagnóstico temprano y la terapia adecuada con respecto a su sobrecarga y lesión, dando como resultado un perfil térmico medio del nadador de tres clubes de natación de élite. Asimismo, Domingues et al (2021) muestran un estudio que tuvo por objetivo comprobar si se produce un aumento notorio de la temperatura cutánea corporal durante las diferentes técnicas de nado (crawl y espalda), identificando las regiones más afectadas. También analizaron la simetría térmica del atleta, así como su modificación después de la natación.…”