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Physical Therapy Scholarly Projects

2023

Palmar cooling, Palm, core body temperature, athletes, Queen’s College Step Test, Physical Therapy

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The Effects Of Palmar Cooling On Power, Strength, And Endurance: An Investigative Study, Madison Kramer Jan 2023

The Effects Of Palmar Cooling On Power, Strength, And Endurance: An Investigative Study, Madison Kramer

Physical Therapy Scholarly Projects

Purpose/Hypothesis: For many athletes and active individuals, the ability to improve endurance, strength, and power is a common goal. Millions of people around the world engage in sporting events and other physical activities every day. While each sport has differing physical requirements, each sport requires varying degrees of endurance, strength, and power. During sporting events or exercise routines, body temperature increases and eventually begins to have a negative impact on performance. Research on palmar cooling has shown endurance benefits. The palm is an area of the body with abundant anastomoses, or cross-connections of blood vessels. These areas transfer heat …