Voluntary torque production is unaffected by changes in local thermal sensation during normothermia and hyperthermia.

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What is the central question of this study? Hyperthermia reduces the human capacity to produce muscular force, which is associated with decreased neural drive: does mitigating a reduction in neural drive by altering localised thermal sensation help to preserve voluntary force output? What is the main finding and its importance? Altering thermal sensation by cooling and heating the head independent of core temperature did not change neural drive or benefit voluntary force production. Head cooling did slow the rate of rise in core temperature during heating, which may have practical applications in passive settings.

Abstract

This study investigated altered local head and neck thermal sensation on maximal and rapid torque production during voluntary contractions. N

SUBMITTER: Gordon RJFH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10103871 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature