The relationship of sports flannel on skin contact allergy, white blood cells and distance achievement of weight-throwing players

Abstract

This study aims at identifying the relationship of sports flannel on skin contact allergy, white blood cells and distance achievement of weight throwing players from the colleges of the University of Al-Qadisiyah. The descriptive approach was used in a correlative style due to its suitability with the nature of the study. The sample of the study consists of 18 players, one player of each college of the University of Al-Qadisiyah. The players are divided into two groups with equal numbers (the first group players wear flannel made of natural fabric while the second group players wear flannel made of nylon). Then, the flannel fabric tested for the stretch and tightening test in a specialized laboratory on the first of March 2018. The researcher requested from the players, in accordance with the consultation of dermatologist to wear the flannel in its both types after the pre-test for both groups for three days. The test includes the blood test, height, weight and distance of throwing. The test lasted till 6/3 and the patch test placed. Posttest took place on 7/3, 9a.m at the University of Al-Qadisiyah, College of Physical Education Stadium. The researcher used statistically questions to deal with the raw data. The study findings showed that there are differences of statistical and health significance of skin allergy, increase of white blood cells and distance achieving for both groups and in favour for the first group except three players from the second group whom do not affected by skin contact allergy.