O’Brien, I. T., Kozerski, A. E., Gray, W. D., Chen, L., Vargas, L. J., McEnroe, C. B., Vanhoover, A. C., King, K. M., Pantalos, G. M., & Caruso, J. F. (2021). Use of Gloves to Examine Intermittent Palm Cooling’s Impact on Rowing Ergometry. Journal of strength and conditioning research, 35(4), 931–940. https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0000000000003561 Introduction: The aim of this…
Kuennen, M. R., Gillum, T. L., Amorim, F. T., Kwon, Y. S., & Schneider, S. M. (2010). Palm cooling to reduce heat strain in subjects during simulated armoured vehicle transport. European journal of applied physiology, 108(6), 1217–1223. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00421-009-1335-8 Introduction: This study examined whether palm cooling (PC) could reduce heat strain, measured through changes in core, mean skin,…
Kramer, M. (2024). The Effects of Palmar Cooling on Power, Strength, and Endurance: An Investigative Study. Physical Therapy Scholarly Projects. 774. https://commons.und.edu/pt-grad/774 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…
Garg, Chaya & Batra, Kunal. (2013). Comparison of Effects of Sole Cooling and Sole Heating on Fatigue during Squatting.. The Physiotherapy Post. 5. 199-203. Comparison of Effects of Sole Cooling and Sole Heating on Fatigue during Squatting. Background: Elevated temperature can be a source of fatigue. Local cooling can decrease perception of fatigue during a…
Brown, M., Daniels, J., Crabtree, M., Thompson, K., Murphy, J., Pannell, W., & McGlawn, R. (2025). The Effects of Palmar Cooling on Repeated Sprinting Ability: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial. Sensors, 25(6), 1830. https://doi.org/10.3390/s25061830 What are the main findings? What are the implications of the main findings? Introduction: Evidence supports the role of palmar cooling to improve…
Soltysiak, S. R., Colborn, C. E., Dichiara, E. J., Patel, N. L., Cocco, A. R., & Caruso, J. F. (2022). Palm cooling temperatures on thermal, physiological, perceptual, and ergogenic indices from rowing workouts in a thermoneutral environment. Journal of Sports Sciences, 40(20), 2292–2303. https://doi.org/10.1080/02640414.2022.2151750 Introduction: Gel pack temperatures were compared for responses to thermal, physiological, perceptual, and ergogenic…
Sims, S. T., Tsai, S., & Stefanick, M. L. (2012). Abstract MP016: Innovation in Exercise: Increasing Capacity of Sedentary Obese Women with Cooling. Circulation, 125(10). https://doi.org/10.1161/circ.125.suppl_10.AMP016 Background: Barriers to physical activity for obese women include overheating, sweating, fatigue, exhaustion, and rapid heart rate. Adipose tissue acts as a thermal insulator, promoting a greater heat load on…
Grahn, D. A., Murray, J. V., & Heller, H. C. (2008). Cooling via one hand improves physical performance in heat-sensitive individuals with multiple sclerosis: a preliminary study. BMC neurology, 8, 14. https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2377-8-14 Background: Many individuals afflicted with multiple sclerosis (MS) experience a transient worsening of symptoms when body temperature increases due to ambient conditions or physical activity….
Zhang, Y., Nepocatych, S., Katica, C. P., Collins, A. B., Casaru, C., & Balilionis, G. (2014). Effect of Half Time Cooling on Thermoregulatory Responses and Soccer-Specific Performance Tests. Monten. J. Sports Sci. Med. 3(1), 17-22. https://mjssm.me/clanci/MJSSM_March_2014_Zhang_17-22.pdf Introduction: This study examined two active coolings (forearm and hand cooling, and neck cooling) during a simulated half-time recovery…
Park, J., & Kim, J. (2023). Effects of cooling glove on the human body’s recovery after exercise and improvement of exercise ability. Technology and health care : official journal of the European Society for Engineering and Medicine, 31(S1), 259–269. https://doi.org/10.3233/THC-236022 BACKGROUND: After high-intensity exercises, the body’s core temperature increases, affecting the body’s metabolism, increasing thermal stress and…