The Effects of Heat and Massage Application on Autonomic Nervous System
Yonsei Medical Journal
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: 982-989, 2011.
Article
in English
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ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
The objective of this study is to evaluate the effects of heat and massage application on autonomic nervous system. MATERIALS ANDMETHODS:
One hundred thirty-nine subjects volunteered and completed this study. Heat and massage was daily applied for 40 minutes, 5 days a week for 2 weeks. Primary-dependent measures included heart rate variability, sympathetic skin response, and serum cortisol and norepinephrine levels.RESULTS:
Serum cortisol levels were significantly decreased at 2 weeks compared to baseline (p=0.003). Plasma norepinephrine levels at 4 weeks were significantly decreased compared to baseline (p=0.010). Heart rate, using the power spectra, increased significantly after 2 weeks compared to baseline. Of autonomic nerve conduction measures, latency was significantly increased at 2 and 4 weeks compared to baseline (p=0.023, 0.012), and amplitude was significantly decreased at 4 weeks compared to baseline (p=0.008). There were no serious adverse events such as burns or other major complications.CONCLUSION:
The results of this study suggest that heat and massage applications provide relaxation to the autonomic nervous system without serious adverse events.
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Main subject:
Autonomic Nervous System
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Hydrocortisone
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Norepinephrine
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Heart Rate
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Hot Temperature
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Massage
Limits:
Female
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Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
Yonsei Medical Journal
Year:
2011
Type:
Article
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