Validation of Heat Stress Limit Values for the Athletic Performance (HSL-AP)
Physiological Stress, Heat Stress, Sports Injury
About this trial
This is an interventional prevention trial for Physiological Stress focused on measuring Heat Stress, Physiological Responses, WBGT, PHS
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria Semiprofessional aged 22-27 years of both genders. Body surface area between 1.5 to 2.5 m2 Semiprofessional participating in regional competition level, receive monetary compensation for their sports participation, participating in sports activity in the last six year, and skill level. Semiprofessional demonstrating a higher level of skill and performance than recreational or amateur participants . Exclusion Criteria Subjects should not have any known heart disease or circulatory disorder. No known respiratory disease or heat allergy. No habitual smoker or drug user.
Sites / Locations
- Department of Public Health, University of the Punjab
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Arm 3
Arm 4
Experimental
Experimental
Experimental
Experimental
Test Condition 1
Test Condition 2
Test Condition 3
Test Condition 4
Variable Test Condition 1 WBGT 28 °C Clothing High Visibility Air Temperature 40 °C RH % 20 % Vapor Pressure 2.3 kPa Walking Speed 5 km/h Time 70 min
Variable Test Condition 2 WBGT 28 °C Clothing High Visibility Air Temperature 40 °C RH % 20 % Vapor Pressure 2.3 kPa Walking Speed 8 km/h Time 70 min
Variable Test Condition 3 WBGT 28 °C Clothing High Visibility Air Temperature 31 °C RH % 70 % Vapor Pressure 3.1 kPa Walking Speed 5 km/h Time 70 min
Variable Test Condition 4 WBGT 28 °C Clothing High Visibility Air Temperature 31 °C RH % 70 % Vapor Pressure 3.1 kPa Walking Speed 8 km/h Time 70 min