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Table 2 Significant correlations found between SC (Salivary Cortisol) and Eye Temperature (ET) measured by Infrared Thermography in the 80 km category

From: Salivary cortisol and eye temperature changes during endurance competitions

Spearman Rank Correlation

 

Rho

N

P-Value

SC 40 km

 ET 60 km

- 0,9*

5

0,037

∆ SC VG30-VG60 km

 ∆ET PI-VG30 km

- 0,8*

8

0,032

 ∆ETET PI -VG80 km

- 0,8*

9

0,012

∆SC VG40-VG80 km

 ∆ET VG60-VG80 km

+  0,8*

6

0,050

∆SC VG60-VG80 km

 ∆ET VG60-VG80 km

- 0,8*

6

0,050

  1. p-value is two-tailed * (p < 0,05) **(p < 0,001) PI-Pre-Inspection), VG (Vet Gate); 20, 30, 60 and 80 km (distance covered in km. ∆ (variation between moments of collection)