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[Cutaneous circulation in sportsmen. A laser Doppler study]
Archives Des Maladies Du Coeur Et Des Vaisseaux
|August 1, 1989
Summary
Athletes exhibit distinct skin blood flow patterns post-exercise compared to non-athletes. Intensive training appears to create a unique microcirculatory skin balance, impacting thermoregulation and nutrient delivery.
Area of Science:
- Physiology
- Sports Medicine
- Dermatology
Background:
- Cutaneous blood flow is crucial for skin health and thermoregulation.
- Understanding exercise-induced circulatory changes is vital for athletes and non-athletes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare skin blood flow variations between athletes and non-athletes after exercise.
- To investigate the impact of intensive physical training on microcirculation.
Main Methods:
- Utilized a computerized laser Doppler system (PF3 periflux) for skin blood flow measurement.
- Measured skin blood flow in 18 athletes and 18 non-athletes before and after an exercise test.
Main Results:
- Athletes showed a significant increase in skin blood flow in active muscles post-exercise, double that of non-athletes.
- Non-active areas saw a 30% decrease in blood flow in athletes versus a 100% increase in non-athletes.
Conclusions:
- Intensive physical training appears to induce a specialized microcirculatory skin balance in athletes.
- This balance may represent an adaptation for enhanced performance and recovery.