Event Title
Effect of Cold-Induced Stimulation of Arteriovenous Anastomoses in the Hand on Subsequent Physiological Function and Soccer-Specific Complex Motor Skill Performance
Presentation Type
Poster/Portfolio
Presenter Major(s)
Exercise Science
Mentor Information
Ross Sherman
Department
Movement Science
Location
Henry Hall Atrium 21
Start Date
10-4-2013 1:00 PM
End Date
10-4-2013 2:00 PM
Keywords
Health
Abstract
Significance: A rising core body temperature, caused by increasing metabolic load and reduced heat loss capabilities, can be a major factor limiting both physiological function and complex motor skill performance. An intervention that can lower core body temperature may have a positive effect. Hand cooling takes advantage of the arteriovenous anastomoses and venous plexuses, which allow effective and rapid heat dissipation. Purpose: To determine if a 10-min hand-cooling treatment will affect core body temperature, sprint and skill performance. Methods: Subjects completed two 45-min periods of soccer-specific activity intended to simulate a 90-min game. Between periods a 15-min break was given, when participants underwent the 10 min treatment. At the beginning and end of each 45-min period a soccer skill test was performed. Anticipated Results: Hand cooling will effectively dissipate heat, and attenuate the reduction in both sprint and soccer-specific motor skill performance.
Effect of Cold-Induced Stimulation of Arteriovenous Anastomoses in the Hand on Subsequent Physiological Function and Soccer-Specific Complex Motor Skill Performance
Henry Hall Atrium 21
Significance: A rising core body temperature, caused by increasing metabolic load and reduced heat loss capabilities, can be a major factor limiting both physiological function and complex motor skill performance. An intervention that can lower core body temperature may have a positive effect. Hand cooling takes advantage of the arteriovenous anastomoses and venous plexuses, which allow effective and rapid heat dissipation. Purpose: To determine if a 10-min hand-cooling treatment will affect core body temperature, sprint and skill performance. Methods: Subjects completed two 45-min periods of soccer-specific activity intended to simulate a 90-min game. Between periods a 15-min break was given, when participants underwent the 10 min treatment. At the beginning and end of each 45-min period a soccer skill test was performed. Anticipated Results: Hand cooling will effectively dissipate heat, and attenuate the reduction in both sprint and soccer-specific motor skill performance.