At ThermoHuman, we continue to strengthen our commitment to education and evidence-based knowledge transfer. On this occasion, we are pleased to share an article developed in collaboration with Sportsmith, authored by expert Eric Renaghan, which takes us into the world of collegiate American football.

The article, titled "Infrared thermography and monitoring in collegiate American football", explores how infrared thermography has become a key tool in monitoring protocols, injury prevention, and recovery strategies in high-demand sports environments.

Among the article’s most relevant insights are:

• Preventive and early diagnostic value: Thermal analysis helps detect tissue temperature alterations linked to inflammation, muscle injuries, fatigue, or dysfunction—even before clinical symptoms appear.
• Integration into daily routines: The use of portable cameras and agile protocols allows for quick scans before and after each session, enabling personalized interventions and optimized decision-making.
• Internal load monitoring: By analyzing thermal asymmetries, temperature distribution, and recovery patterns, practitioners can adjust training loads, prevent overload, and assess the effectiveness of implemented strategies.
• Individualization: The information gathered makes it possible to group athletes not only by position or role but also by their physiological response. This paves the way for a new level of personalization in training and recovery programs.

Additionally, the article highlights important aspects such as the challenges of implementing this technology effectively within complex sports structures, and its potential integration with systems like wearables, autonomic nervous system monitoring, or hormonal analysis.

We would like to thank Eric Renaghan and the Sportsmith team for sharing such a comprehensive and practical perspective on the use of infrared thermography in elite collegiate sports.

You can read the full article (in English) at the following link