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Foreword; Preface; Acknowledgements; Contents; Contributors; 1 Introduction: Historical Perspective of Infrared Thermography and Its Application in Sport Science; Abstract; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 Origins: Discovery of Infrared Radiation, the First Thermography and the Development of Infrared Sensors; 1.3 Antecedents and Contemporaries: Infrared Thermography in Medicine and Other Applications; 1.4 Infrared Thermography in Sport Science: Past and Present; 1.5 Conclusions; References; 2 Physics Principles of the Infrared Thermography and Human Thermoregulation; Abstract; 2.1 Introduction
2.2 Heat Transfer2.3 Electromagnetic Spectrum and Infrared Radiation; 2.4 Physical Laws of Infrared Radiation; 2.5 Radiative Characteristics of the Bodies; 2.6 Thermoregulation; 2.7 Conclusions; References; 3 Methodological Aspects of Infrared Thermography in Human Assessment; Abstract; 3.1 Thermography: Advantages and Limitations; 3.2 Methodology for Infrared Thermography Assessment in Humans; 3.2.1 Determination of the Region of Interest (ROI); 3.2.2 Methodological Aspects of the Camera; 3.2.3 Methodological Aspects Related to the Space Where the Measurement Will Be Conducted
3.2.4 Methodological Aspects Related to the Person3.2.4.1 Factors to Take into Account in the Design of the Assessment Protocol; 3.2.4.2 Factors to Take into Account in the Criteria Selection of the Participants; 3.3 Analysis of the Thermal Data; 3.3.1 Qualitative Representation; 3.3.2 Quantitative Analysis; 3.4 Conclusions; References; 4 Infrared Thermography for the Detection of Injury in Sports Medicine; Abstract; 4.1 Introduction: How Can Infrared Thermography Help Us to Prevent/Monitor Injuries?; 4.2 The Protocol: Methodological Aspects and Equipment Requirements
4.2.1 Thermographic Protocols in the Literature4.2.2 The "TERMOINEF" Thermographic Data Collection Protocol; 4.2.3 Thermal Image Analysis; 4.3 The Athlete: Physiology Concepts: From Thermal Asymmetry to Thermal Pattern; 4.3.1 Biological Principles; 4.3.2 Thermal Homeostasis, Thermal Symmetry/Asymmetry and Thermal Profile; 4.3.3 Factors Influencing the Application of Infrared Thermograhy on Humans; 4.4 Main Applications of Infrared Thermography in Sport Injury Detection; 4.4.1 Injury Prevention; 4.4.2 Injury Follow-Up; 4.4.3 Training Load Assimilation; 4.4.4 Initial Physical Evaluation
4.5 ConclusionsReferences; 5 The Use of Infrared Thermography in the Study of Sport and Exercise Physiology; Abstract; 5.1 Introduction: Why Is Important to Monitor Skin Temperature in Sport and Exercise Physiology?; 5.2 Measuring Skin Temperature in Exercise Physiology: Methodological Aspects; 5.2.1 Measurement Instrument: Contact Thermal Sensors Versus Infrared Thermography; 5.2.2 Exercise Characteristics and Experimental Approach; 5.3 Relationship of Other Thermoregulatory Variables with Skin Temperature During Exercise
2.2 Heat Transfer2.3 Electromagnetic Spectrum and Infrared Radiation; 2.4 Physical Laws of Infrared Radiation; 2.5 Radiative Characteristics of the Bodies; 2.6 Thermoregulation; 2.7 Conclusions; References; 3 Methodological Aspects of Infrared Thermography in Human Assessment; Abstract; 3.1 Thermography: Advantages and Limitations; 3.2 Methodology for Infrared Thermography Assessment in Humans; 3.2.1 Determination of the Region of Interest (ROI); 3.2.2 Methodological Aspects of the Camera; 3.2.3 Methodological Aspects Related to the Space Where the Measurement Will Be Conducted
3.2.4 Methodological Aspects Related to the Person3.2.4.1 Factors to Take into Account in the Design of the Assessment Protocol; 3.2.4.2 Factors to Take into Account in the Criteria Selection of the Participants; 3.3 Analysis of the Thermal Data; 3.3.1 Qualitative Representation; 3.3.2 Quantitative Analysis; 3.4 Conclusions; References; 4 Infrared Thermography for the Detection of Injury in Sports Medicine; Abstract; 4.1 Introduction: How Can Infrared Thermography Help Us to Prevent/Monitor Injuries?; 4.2 The Protocol: Methodological Aspects and Equipment Requirements
4.2.1 Thermographic Protocols in the Literature4.2.2 The "TERMOINEF" Thermographic Data Collection Protocol; 4.2.3 Thermal Image Analysis; 4.3 The Athlete: Physiology Concepts: From Thermal Asymmetry to Thermal Pattern; 4.3.1 Biological Principles; 4.3.2 Thermal Homeostasis, Thermal Symmetry/Asymmetry and Thermal Profile; 4.3.3 Factors Influencing the Application of Infrared Thermograhy on Humans; 4.4 Main Applications of Infrared Thermography in Sport Injury Detection; 4.4.1 Injury Prevention; 4.4.2 Injury Follow-Up; 4.4.3 Training Load Assimilation; 4.4.4 Initial Physical Evaluation
4.5 ConclusionsReferences; 5 The Use of Infrared Thermography in the Study of Sport and Exercise Physiology; Abstract; 5.1 Introduction: Why Is Important to Monitor Skin Temperature in Sport and Exercise Physiology?; 5.2 Measuring Skin Temperature in Exercise Physiology: Methodological Aspects; 5.2.1 Measurement Instrument: Contact Thermal Sensors Versus Infrared Thermography; 5.2.2 Exercise Characteristics and Experimental Approach; 5.3 Relationship of Other Thermoregulatory Variables with Skin Temperature During Exercise