Comparing thermal discomfort with skin temperature response of lower-limb prosthesis users during exercise
These findings indicate that in this patient population, skin temperature does not explain the thermal discomfort experienced, and subjective thermal discomfort is inadequate for detecting thermoregulatory issues, with potential implications for long-term tissue health.
Source: Clinical Biomechanics - Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Laura E. Diment, Mark S. Thompson, Jeroen H.M. Bergmann Source Type: research