Temperature is one of the parameters which gives information about some physiological changes in the human body, especially in spinal cord injured (SCI) individuals and their rehabilitation. Exercise induces muscle contraction, and in interactivity with cardiovascular and respiratory system produces heat, which dilates by conduction through the tissue to body surface. In individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI) autonomic disruption, immobility and inactivity play critical roles in affecting peripheral vascular circulation. It is even more important to monitor temperature changes during the physical activity (rehabilitation process) in mentioned group of patients. One of the possible ways how to provide thermometric measurements and evaluation is the use of the infrared (IR) thermography. It is very important to use suitable methodology of measurement. IR imaging can produce reliable and valid results only if the technique follows established standards. Initial thermographic measurements in SCI individuals and able-bodied (AB) during the rehabilitation process were performed.
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