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Effects of Temperature on Wrist Flexor Muscles Endurance

Year: 2014

Type: article

Abstract: Background: It is widely recognized that neuromuscular function is temperature sensitive. Changes in muscle temperature may affect muscle force development. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of temperature on wrist flexor muscles endurance. Methods: Fifteen healthy subjects (mean age 21.13±1.30 years) participated in the present study. The wrist flexor muscles endurance was measured before and after applying ice and hot packs over the forearm for 15 minutes. Paired t tests were used to compare differences between pre and post intervention endurance. Results: The results showed a significant increase in wrist flexor muscles endurance after heating. (P=0.04). We also found that, cooling the forearm muscles leaded to significant decrease of wrist flexor muscles endurance (P=0.01). Conclusion: These results suggest that hand function is temperature sensitive. Therefore, further studies are needed to evaluate the effects of cold on muscular function in people working in workplaces with extreme temperature.

Source: DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)

Authors: Afsun Nodehi-Moghadam, Leila Rahnama, Maryam Habibi, Najafali Dehghani

Institution: University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences

Language: English

Topic: Thermoregulation and physiological responses

Subfield: Physiology (medical)

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W1914742025

FWCI: 0.212

Cites: 20

Cited by: 1

Related to: 10