Developing and testing an instrument to assess aquaticity in humans
Varveri D, Flouris AD, Smirnios N, Pollatou E, Karatzaferi C, Sakkas GK. Developing and testing an instrument to assess aquaticity in humans. J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2016 Jul;20(3):497-503. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2015.12.013. Epub 2016 Jan 9. PMID: 27634070. Abstract: We developed and validated an aquaticity assessment test (AAT) for the evaluation of human physical adequacy in the […]
The physical demands of electrical utilities work in North America
Meade RD, Lauzon M, Poirier MP, Flouris AD, Kenny GP. The physical demands of electrical utilities work in North America. J Occup Environ Hyg. 2016;13(1):60-70. doi: 10.1080/15459624.2015.1077966. PMID: 26317802. Abstract: We assessed the physical demands associated with electrical utilities work in North America and how they influence the level of thermal and cardiovascular strain experienced. […]
The absorption and metabolism of a single l-menthol oral versus skin administration: effects on thermogenesis and metabolic rate
Valente A, Carrillo AE, Tzatzarakis MN, Vakonaki E, Tsatsakis AM, Kenny GP, Koutedakis Y, Jamurtas AZ, Flouris AD. The absorption and metabolism of a single L-menthol oral versus skin administration: Effects on thermogenesis and metabolic rate. Food Chem Toxicol. 2015 Dec;86:262-73. doi: 10.1016/j.fct.2015.09.018. Epub 2015 Sep 30. PMID: 26429629. Abstract: We investigated the absorption and […]
Muscle metaboreceptors modulate postexercise sweating, but not cutaneous blood flow, independent of baroreceptor loading status
Paull G, Dervis S, McGinn R, Haqani B, Flouris AD, Kondo N, Kenny GP. Muscle metaboreceptors modulate postexercise sweating, but not cutaneous blood flow, independent of baroreceptor loading status. Am J Physiol Regul Integr Comp Physiol. 2015 Dec 1;309(11):R1415-24. doi: 10.1152/ajpregu.00287.2015. Epub 2015 Sep 16. PMID: 26377560; PMCID: PMC4698400. Abstract: We examined whether sustained changes […]
Shaping our understanding of endothermic thermoregulation
Flouris AD. Shaping our understanding of endothermic thermoregulation. Temperature (Austin). 2015 Oct 12;2(3):328-9. doi: 10.1080/23328940.2015.1058321. PMID: 27227039; PMCID: PMC4843907. Abstract: The paper by Kobayashi entitled “Temperature receptors in cutaneous nerve endings are thermostat molecules that induce thermoregulatory behaviors against thermal load”1 summarizes a series of elegant studies conducted by Kobayashi and colleagues during the past […]
Muscle damage, inflammatory, immune and performance responses to three football games in 1 week in competitive male players
Mohr M, Draganidis D, Chatzinikolaou A, Barbero-Álvarez JC, Castagna C, Douroudos I, Avloniti A, Margeli A, Papassotiriou I, Flouris AD, Jamurtas AZ, Krustrup P, Fatouros IG. Muscle damage, inflammatory, immune and performance responses to three football games in 1 week in competitive male players. Eur J Appl Physiol. 2016 Jan;116(1):179-93. doi: 10.1007/s00421-015-3245-2. Epub 2015 Sep […]
Author’s reply to brocherie and millet: ‘is the wet-bulb globe temperature (WGBT) index relevant for exercise in the heat?’
Périard JD, Jay O, Alonso JM, Coutts AJ, Flouris AD, González-Alonso J, Hausswirth C, Lee JK, Nassis GP, Nybo L, Pluim BM, Roelands B, Sawka MN, Wingo J, Racinais S. Author’s Reply to Brocherie and Millet: ‘Is the Wet-Bulb Globe Temperature (WGBT) Index Relevant for Exercise in the Heat?’. Sports Med. 2015 Nov;45(11):1623-4. doi: 10.1007/s40279-015-0392-x. […]
An evaluation of the physiological strain experienced by electrical utility workers in North America
Meade RD, Lauzon M, Poirier MP, Flouris AD, Kenny GP. An Evaluation of the Physiological Strain Experienced by Electrical Utility Workers in North America. J Occup Environ Hyg. 2015;12(10):708-20. doi: 10.1080/15459624.2015.1043054. PMID: 26011148. Abstract: The purpose of this study was to assess the physiological strain experienced by North American electrical utility workers during the performance […]
The relevance of stretch intensity and position—a systematic review
Apostolopoulos N, Metsios GS, Flouris AD, Koutedakis Y, Wyon MA. The relevance of stretch intensity and position-a systematic review. Front Psychol. 2015 Aug 18;6:1128. doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2015.01128. PMID: 26347668; PMCID: PMC4540085. Abstract: Stretching exercises to increase the range of motion (ROM) of joints have been used by sports coaches and medical professionals for improving performance and […]
Iron status markers are only transiently affected by a football game
Jamurtas AZ, Douroudos II, Deli CK, Draganidis D, Chatzinikolaou A, Mohr M, Avloniti A, Barbero-Álvarez JC, Margonis K, Mavropalias G, Stampoulis T, Giannakidou D, Flouris AD, Koutedakis Y, Fatouros IG. Iron status markers are only transiently affected by a football game. J Sports Sci. 2015;33(20):2088-99. doi: 10.1080/02640414.2015.1064154. Epub 2015 Jul 13. Erratum in: J Sports […]
Consensus recommendations on training and competing in the heat
Racinais S, Alonso JM, Coutts AJ, Flouris AD, Girard O, González-Alonso J, Hausswirth C, Jay O, Lee JK, Mitchell N, Nassis GP, Nybo L, Pluim BM, Roelands B, Sawka MN, Wingo J, Périard JD. Consensus Recommendations on Training and Competing in the Heat. Sports Med. 2015 Jul;45(7):925-38. doi: 10.1007/s40279-015-0343-6. PMID: 26002286; PMCID: PMC4473280. Abstract: Exercising […]
Recovery kinetics of knee flexor and extensor strength after a football match
Draganidis D, Chatzinikolaou A, Avloniti A, Barbero-Álvarez JC, Mohr M, Malliou P, Gourgoulis V, Deli CK, Douroudos II, Margonis K, Gioftsidou A, Flouris AD, Jamurtas AZ, Koutedakis Y, Fatouros IG. Recovery kinetics of knee flexor and extensor strength after a football match. PLoS One. 2015 Jun 4;10(6):e0128072. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0128072. Erratum in: PLoS One. 2015;10(7):e0133459. Fouris, […]
Effectiveness of cold water immersion for treating exertional heat stress when immediate response is not possible
Flouris AD, Friesen BJ, Carlson MJ, Casa DJ, Kenny GP. Effectiveness of cold water immersion for treating exertional heat stress when immediate response is not possible. Scand J Med Sci Sports. 2015 Jun;25 Suppl 1:229-39. doi: 10.1111/sms.12317. PMID: 25943674. Abstract: Immediate treatment with cold water immersion (CWI) is the gold standard for exertional heatstroke. In […]
Older firefighters are susceptible to age-related impairments in heat dissipation
Kenny GP, Larose J, Wright-Beatty HE, Boulay P, Sigal RJ, Flouris AD. Older firefighters are susceptible to age-related impairments in heat dissipation. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2015 Jun;47(6):1281-90. doi: 10.1249/MSS.0000000000000537. PMID: 25290744. Abstract: Purpose: The aging-induced reduction in whole-body heat loss (HL) capacity generates concerns regarding the continued participation of older workers in occupations such […]
Consensus recommendations on training and competing in the heat
Racinais S, Alonso JM, Coutts AJ, Flouris AD, Girard O, González-Alonso J, Hausswirth C, Jay O, Lee JK, Mitchell N, Nassis GP, Nybo L, Pluim BM, Roelands B, Sawka MN, Wingo J, Périard JD. Consensus Recommendations on Training and Competing in the Heat. Sports Med. 2015 Jul;45(7):925-38. doi: 10.1007/s40279-015-0343-6. PMID: 26002286; PMCID: PMC4473280. Abstract: Exercising […]
Noninvasive assessment of muscle temperature during rest, exercise, and postexercise recovery in different environments
Flouris AD, Webb P, Kenny GP. Noninvasive assessment of muscle temperature during rest, exercise, and postexercise recovery in different environments. J Appl Physiol (1985). 2015 May 15;118(10):1310-20. doi: 10.1152/japplphysiol.00932.2014. Epub 2015 Mar 26. PMID: 25814638; PMCID: PMC4436983. Abstract: We introduced noninvasive and accurate techniques to estimate muscle temperature (Tm) of vastus lateralis (VL), triceps brachii […]
Human behavioral thermoregulation during exercise in the heat
Flouris AD, Schlader ZJ. Human behavioral thermoregulation during exercise in the heat. Scand J Med Sci Sports. 2015 Jun;25 Suppl 1:52-64. doi: 10.1111/sms.12349. PMID: 25943656. Abstract: The human capacity to perform prolonged exercise is impaired in hot environments. To address this issue, a number of studies have investigated behavioral aspects of thermoregulation that are recognized […]
Consensus recommendations on training and competing in the heat
Racinais S, Alonso JM, Coutts AJ, Flouris AD, Girard O, González-Alonso J, Hausswirth C, Jay O, Lee JK, Mitchell N, Nassis GP, Nybo L, Pluim BM, Roelands B, Sawka MN, Wingo J, Périard JD. Consensus Recommendations on Training and Competing in the Heat. Sports Med. 2015 Jul;45(7):925-38. doi: 10.1007/s40279-015-0343-6. PMID: 26002286; PMCID: PMC4473280. Abstract: Exercising […]
At what level of heat load are age-related impairments in the ability to dissipate heat evident in females?
Stapleton JM, Poirier MP, Flouris AD, Boulay P, Sigal RJ, Malcolm J, Kenny GP. At what level of heat load are age-related impairments in the ability to dissipate heat evident in females? PLoS One. 2015 Mar 19;10(3):e0119079. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0119079. PMID: 25790024; PMCID: PMC4366400. Abstract: Studies have reported that older females have impaired heat loss responses […]
A unifying theory for the functional architecture of endothermic thermoregulation
Flouris AD. A unifying theory for the functional architecture of endothermic thermoregulation. Temperature (Austin). 2014 Dec 31;1(3):162-3. doi: 10.4161/23328940.2014.980138. PMID: 27624651; PMCID: PMC5008715. Abstract: Developing a unifying theory for the functional architecture of endothermic thermoregulation has been proven to be a challenging endeavor. Three papers published in this issue of Temperature take a closer look […]
Links between thermoregulation and aging in endotherms and ectotherms
Flouris AD, Piantoni C. Links between thermoregulation and aging in endotherms and ectotherms. Temperature (Austin). 2014;2(1):73-85. Published 2014 Dec 20. doi:10.4161/23328940.2014.989793. Abstract: While the link between thermoregulation and aging is generally accepted, much further research, reflection, and debate is required to elucidate the physiological and molecular pathways that generate the observed thermal-induced changes in lifespan. Our […]