Cool, air blown under football shoulder pads reduces body temperature and heart rate, research finds
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Cool, air blown under football shoulder pads reduces body temperature and heart rate, research finds
Cool, dry air flowing between the athlete and their football pads reduces core body temperature and heart rate dramatically, thereby reducing the likelihood of heat-related illness, a study released today at the 2008 American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine Annual Meeting at JW Marriott Orlando Grande Lakes shows. The study found that air forced under the uniform, rather than misted, cool air blown on to the uniform, could be a helpful measure to avoid heat-related illness in football pl
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Tags: Heart, Circulatory Disorders, Disease and Condition, Sports Medicine
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