Effects of pressure stimulation at a site hemodynamically close to human forearms
10.3777/jjsam.60.48
- VernacularTitle:前腕部への突起押圧刺激による近傍部ヘモグロビン動態に及ぼす影響
- Author:
Hideaki MATSUKUMA
;
Tatsuzo NAKAMURA
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
pressure stimulation;
hemodynamics;
Near Infra-red Spectroscopic
- From:Journal of the Japan Society of Acupuncture and Moxibustion
2010;60(1):48-53
- CountryJapan
- Language:Japanese
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Abstract:
[Objective]To investigate the effect of pressure stimulation at a site hemodynamically close to forearms
[Methods]Ten volunteers participated in this study. Hemodynamics (Oxy-and total-hemoglobin) was recorded by near-infrared spectroscopy. Pressure stimulation was performed on the forearms.
[Results]Oxy-hemoglobin increased significantly following 10 minutes of pressure stimulation. In contrast, total-hemoglobin was not changed.
[Conclusion]These results suggest that axon reflexes might be a possible mechanism for the action of pressure stimulation. It can be expected to have more effects when the pressure stimulation is performed for a long term.
