Infrared thermography as a useful tool for improving the performance of athletes

Abstract

Sportswear for active athletes has various functions that perform certain features and help athletes achieve better athletic results. In any sportswear, the physiological aspect is of great importance as it has a great impact on the efficiency and performance of the athletes. In this paper, the interaction between the designed sportswear and the physiological responses of an athlete is described. In addition, it highlights the use of thermography as an important tool for evaluating sportswear and thus improving materials to enhance an athlete's athletic performance. The paper also reviews the research conducted in relation to the use of thermography for the evaluation of sportswear.