THE EFFECT OF HEAT-THERAPY SURFACE ON MUSCLE TEMPERATURE

Abstract

Purpose: Heat therapy is increasingly considered for its potential benefit on muscle regeneration and recovery. However, it is not clear if all heating methods have the same effect on muscle temperature. This study aimed to compare water perfused suit (WPS), short wave diathermy (SWD), and hot water immersion (HWI) effectiveness in heating muscle temperature (Tmuscle), core temperature (Tcore), and the associated perceptual responses: thermal sensation (TS) and thermal comfort (TC). Methods: Ten healthy volunteers (4 males, and 6 females) reported to the laboratory at 3 occasions, separated by 3-7 days, experiencing different interventions in each visit: either WPS, SWD, or HWI. Tmuscle at different depths (1cm, 2cm, 3cm) were measured pre/post intervention, while Tcore, TS, and TC were measured throughout the interventions. Results: Muscle temperature increased with depth (p

Date of Award	2022
Original language	American English
Awarding Institution	HBKU College of Health & Life Sciences