Preventing Cold Injuries during Training, Competition, and Recreation

Abstract

This article reviews considerations for reducing the risk of cold injury for athletes and recreational participants. Recommendations are presented for precautionary measures which may be taken during training sessions, competition and recreational activities. Because of the journal involved, athletic populations are highlighted. Eight specific considerations are presented. Keywords: Peripheral cold injuries, Hypothermia, Exercise, Training, Clothing, Wind chill, Physical fitness.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 13, 1988
Accession Number
ADA206519

Entities

People

  • Lawrence E. Armstrong
  • Murray P. Hamlet

Organizations

  • United States Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Temperature
  • Blood Flow
  • Blood Vessels
  • Clothing
  • Dehydration
  • Environment
  • Health Services
  • Heat Loss
  • Hypothermia
  • Intensity
  • Physical Fitness
  • Precipitation
  • Production
  • Training
  • Weather
  • Wind
  • Wind Chill

Fields of Study

  • Education

Readers

  • Exercise and Sports Science.
  • Systems Analysis and Design