Effect of Surgical Mask use on Peak Physical Performance During Exercise Treadmill Testing-A Real World, Crossover Study

Effect of Surgical Mask use on Peak Physical Performance During Exercise Treadmill Testing-A Real World, Crossover Study

Background: Mask wearing is an essential strategy to combat the spread of SARS-CoV-2. Some individuals may wear masks during physical activity to reduce disease transmission. This study aimed to investigate the real-world effect of wearing a surgical face mask on physiological parameters at peak exe...

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Main Authors: Mayank Dalakoti, Cheryl Long, Arshia Bains, Andie Djohan, Isabel Ahmad, Siew Pang Chan, Jieli Kua, Po Fun Chan, Tee Joo Yeo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2022-05-01
Series:Frontiers in Physiology
Subjects:
exercise testing
physiological stress
COVID–19
surgical mask
environmental physiology
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphys.2022.913974/full

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