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The influence of single whole body cryostimulation treatment on the dynamics and the level of maximal anaerobic power

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Klimek A. T., Lubkowska A., Szyguła Z., Frączek B., Chudecka M.
International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health
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2011
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vol. 24
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issue 2
184-191
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Objectives: The objective of this work was to determine the dynamics of maximal anaerobic power (MAP) of the lower limbs, following a single whole body cryostimulation treatment (WBC), in relation to the temperature of thigh muscles. Materials and Methods: The subjects included 15 men and 15 women with an average age (±SD) of 21.6±1.2 years. To evaluate the level of anaerobic power, the Wingate test was applied. The subjects were submitted to 6 WBC treatments at -130°C once a day. After each session they performed a single Wingate test in the 15, 30, 45, 60, 75 and 90th min after leaving the cryogenic chamber. The order of the test was randomized. All Wingate tests were preceded by an evaluation of thigh surface temperature with the use of a thermovisual camera. Results: The average thigh surface temperature $(\text{T}_\text{av})$ in both men and women dropped significantly after the whole body cryostimulation treatment, and next increased gradually. In women $\text{T}_\text{av}$ remained decreased for 75 min, whereas in men it did not return to the basal level until 90th min. A statistically insignificant decrease in MAP was observed in women after WBC. On the contrary, a non-significant increase in MAP was observed in men. The course of changes in MAP following the treatment was similar in both sexes to the changes in thigh surface temperature, with the exception of the period between 15th and 30th min. The shorter time to obtain MAP was observed in women till 90th min and in men till 45 min after WBC compared to the initial level. Conclusions: A single whole body cryostimulation may have a minor influence on short-term physical performance of supramaximal intensity, but it leads to improvement of velocity during the start as evidenced by shorter time required to obtain MAP.
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Low-temperature health hazards among workers of cold storage facilities in Lahore, Pakistan

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Ghani N., Tariq F., Javed H., Nisar N., Tahir A.
Medycyna Pracy
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2020
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vol. 71
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issue 1
1-7
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BackgroundCold storage facilities are the most common workplaces that produce artificially cold work environments and are associated with different adverse effects on human health, work productivity and the occurrence of accidents and injuries. The aim of this study was to measure the antagonistic health effects on workers, so that common factors causing abnormal symptoms could be determined, and to gather basic information to monitor the associated health risks from the exposure to cold work environments.Material and MethodsA cross-sectional analytical study was conducted to investigate the occurrence of cold-related adverse health effects, musculoskeletal symptoms, skin problems, injuries, respiratory illnesses, general hygiene and occupational environment related to cold indoor workplaces, using the Standardized Nordic Questionnaire. A total of 200 subjects took part in this study, including 100 exposed and 100 unexposed to cold environments. A 1-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) and a t-test were applied to measure statistical differences and to differentiate the cases where variations occurred, using SPSS 16.ResultsThe study revealed that a longer and constant exposure to extremely cold indoor work environments significantly increased (p < 0.001) the cold-related symptoms and musculoskeletal disorders which ultimately reduced (p < 0.01) the efficiency, effectiveness, performance and work ability of the exposed workers.ConclusionsThe study disclosed various adverse cold-related complaints of the studied subjects who were exposed to extreme cold conditions during a maximum number of working hours. The most consistent problems were related to musculoskeletal discomfort, skin problems and respiratory abnormalities. Med Pr. 2020;71(1):1–7
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Zagrożenia w środowisku wodnym dla zdrowia i życia ludzkiego – wybrane przykłady

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Kopczewski M., Sawczyszyn A.
Bezpieczeństwo. Teoria i Praktyka
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2020
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issue 4
255-270
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The paper looks at the selected threats to human health and life that can be found in the water environment, focalising on drowning and hypothermia. It offers a detailed profile of the threats and rescue actions taken to help victims of drowning, and those suffering from hypothermia. The paper also aims to systematise the knowledge about the possible threats, and to raise public awareness of providing appropriate help and assistance to the victims.
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W artykule zaprezentowano treści dotyczące wybranych zagrożeń dla zdrowia i życia człowieka w środowisku wodnym, a mianowicie utonięcia oraz hipotermii. Scharakteryzowano te zagrożenia oraz przedstawiono istotę podejmowania działań ratowniczych wobec poszkodowanych w epizodach tonięcia i wychłodzenia. Przedstawione treści mają na celu usystematyzowanie wiedzy na temat zagrożeń, a tym samym poszerzenie świadomości społecznej w zakresie prawidłowego udzielania pomocy poszkodowanym.
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