Dr Santosh Wakode, Head of the Department of Physiology at AIIMS Bhopal, recently chaired a session on the "Scope for Environment and Sports Physiology" at the esteemed All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Bhubaneswar.
The session, held on February 9, 2024, delved into the critical intersection of environmental factors and sports physiology, offering profound insights into optimizing human performance in various athletic endeavors.
The session brought together a diverse array of experts, researchers, and practitioners from across the medical and sports science spectrum, fostering vibrant discussions and knowledge exchange. Participants explored the multifaceted relationship between environmental conditions, such as temperature, altitude, humidity, and air quality, and their profound effects on athletes' physiological responses and performance outcomes. Among the focal points of discussion were strategies for optimizing training regimens, developing adaptive mechanisms, and mitigating potential risks associated with varying environmental conditions.
