The influence of exercise and dehydration on postural stability
- 1 June 1998
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis Ltd in Ergonomics
- Vol. 41 (6), 782-789
- https://doi.org/10.1080/001401398186630
Abstract
The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of exercise-induced and thermal dehydration on postural.balance. Eight male subjects cycled for 2 h at a power output equal to 57 - 63% V O on two different occasions: once without 2 max drinking (NF) and once with intake of 1.9 1 of a carbohydrate-electrolyte solution (FR). Before and after the exercise test, the velocity of the centre of pressure (COP) excursion was measured on a force platform during 30-s bipedal standing in normal position, feet side by side, and tandem position, feet heel to toe. On another occasion, eight subjects underwent seven consecutive sauna sessions (85 C, 50% rh) of 15 min duration with no fluid replacement (S) to induce thermal dehydration. Mean fluid loss was 2.7 (0.4)%, 0.5 (0.5)% and 3.0 (0.6)% of body mass after NF, FR and S, respectively. Mean velocity of COP excursion after the exercise test was significantly higher in the NF than in the FR trial (p < 0.05). Postural stability was not influenced by S. In conclusion, prolonged exercise without fluid ingestion seems to negatively affect postural stability, whereas no effect is observed after exercise with fluid replacement or after thermal dehydration.Keywords
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