| Current knowledge on playing football in hot environments Auteur(s) : Grantham, Justin Cheung, Stephen S. Connes, Philippe Febbraio, Mark A. Gaoua, Nadia Gonzàlez-Alonso, José Hue, Olivier Johnson, John M. Auteurs secondaires : ASPETAR Research and Education Centre ; Qatar Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital Environmental Ergonomics Laboratory ; Brock University [Canada] Adaptations au Climat Tropical, Exercice et Santé (ACTES) ; Université des Antilles et de la Guyane (UAG) BakerIDI Heart and Diabetes Institute ; BakerIDI Heart and Diabetes Institute ASPETAR Research and Education Centre ; Qatar Orthopaedic Sports Medecine Hospital Centre For Sports Medecine and Human Performance ; Brunel University Department of Physiology ; University of Texas, San Antonio School of Sport, Exercise & Health Sciences ; Loughborough University Éditeur(s) : HAL CCSD Wiley Résumé : International audience Facts -The capacity to exercise is markedly reduced in hot environments. -High humidity imposes further physiological strain on the body. -The combination of exercise and hot environments increases the risk of heat illness and heatstroke. Recommendations for players -Fluid intake should be sufficient to restrict body mass loss to o2% of the pre-exercise mass. -A minimum of 1-2 weeks of acclimatization should be undertaken before playing in a hot environment. Recommendations for organizers -Perform pre-participation screenings before competing in the heat. -Watch at-risk individual (e.g. sickle cell trait, vascular disease) and observe signs and symptoms if WBGT > 28°C. -Add additional fluid breaks and foresee medical coverage if WBGT > 30°C. -Reconsider event if WBGT > 32°C. Future research should investigate -The optimal cooling strategies prior and during sporting activities, i.e., halftime in football games. -The influence of acclimatization on football performance. -The impact of heat on decision making in players and match officials. -The impact of heat on spectators from cooler regions. ISSN: 0905-7188 hal-00706256 https://hal.univ-antilles.fr/hal-00706256 | Partager
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