Deregulation of body temperature
Our actions & our advice
Hyper or
hypothermia
are very
dangerous
for the body.
Often linked to a lack of prevention and education, temperature disorders can cause serious illness.
Exercise associated hyperthermia in a healthy athlete can lead to destruction of the liver, which will require an extremely urgent liver transplant to survive.
Little is known about exercise associated hyperthermia.
Hypothermia is associated with long exposure to cold with a drop in body temperature below 35 °.
The disorder of thermal regulation leads to a progressive deterioration of vital functions and leads to cardio-respiratory collapse.
We finance medical studies
dedicated to this scourge in sport
to better prevent & act.
Video
Hyperthermia from a fall : Ivann's race for his life (FR)
Hot point video (FR)
Heat management (FR)
Education / Our advice
Hypothermia appears in athletes in cold environment. It often worsens due to lesions that are not always apparent. Consequently, it is desirable that the management of such injured persons should be carried out by experienced rescuers and if possible in the presence of a doctor.
Athletes & Coaches
Equipment adapted to its environment is essential. Likewise, you have to learn to listen to your body in order to prevent and avoid overheating.
Our tips and recommendations (EN)
Ultra-Health Guidline (EN)
Event Organizers & Health Professionals
Mastering survival techniques like the "Hot Point" or the ice bath are essential. They must be planned and anticipated.
Our tips and recommendations (EN)
Contact us / customized help
Our referent researchers
Douglas CASA
PhD ATC
University of Connecticut USA
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- Fernanda Maciel Ultra-trail
- François D'Haene Ultra-trail
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