Changes of cutaneous temperature and pain threshold induced by vibratory stimulation of the skin

Pain ◽  
1987 ◽  
Vol 30 ◽  
pp. S282
Author(s):  
A. Zamponi ◽  
M. Signorini ◽  
M. Zoppi
Keyword(s):  
Pain Threshold ◽  
Vibratory Stimulation ◽  
Cutaneous Temperature ◽  
Stimulation Of

Effects of Needle Stimulation of Acupuncture Loci Nei-Kuan (EH-6), Tsu-San-Li (St-36), San-Yin-Chiao (Sp-6) and Chu-Chih (LI-11) on Cutaneous Temperature and Pain Threshold in Normal Adults

1981 ◽  
Vol 09 (04) ◽  
pp. 305-314 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mao-Tsun Lin ◽  
Andi Chandra ◽  
Sou-Mei Chen-Yen
Keyword(s):  
Skin Temperature ◽  
Pain Threshold ◽  
Evaporative Heat Loss ◽  
Left Hand ◽  
Cutaneous Temperature ◽  
Cutaneous Circulation ◽  
The Right ◽  
Normal Adults ◽  
Needle Stimulation ◽  
Stimulation Of

The effects of stimulation of acupuncture loci Nei-Kuan (EH-6), Tsu-San-Li (St-36), San-Yin-Chiao (Sp-6) and Chu-Chih (LI-11) on cutaneous circulation and/or pain threshold were assessed in eight normal adults. Stimulation of acupuncture locus San-Yin-Chiao (located in the right leg) produced vasoconstriction in the right leg skin temperature (Tright leg) and in the left leg skin temperature (Tleft leg). There was no change in either right arm skin temperature (Tright arm), left arm skin temperature (Tleft arm), metabolic rate, or respiratory evaporative heat loss. Stimulation of Nei-Kuan (located in the right arm) produced vasoconstriction only in both Tright arm and Tleft arm without changes in Tright leg and Tleft leg. Stimulation of acupuncture locus Tsu-San-Li (located in the left leg) produced vasoconstriction in both Tleft leg and Tright leg without changes in either Tright arm or Tleft arm. Stimulation of acupuncture locus of Chu-Chih (located in the left arm) produced vasodilatation in both Tleft arm and Tright arm without changes in either Tright leg and Tleft leg. On the other hand, stimulation of acupuncture locus San-Yin-Chiao (right side) produced analgesia only in the right foot sole, while stimulation of acupuncture locus Chu-Chih (left side) produced analgesia only in the left hand palm. Thus, the data indicate that each acupuncture locus may have its own way topographical representation with special reference to both cutaneous circulation and pain threshold in normal adults.

scholarly journals Vibration Induces BAFF Overexpression and Aberrant O-Glycosylation of IgA1 in Cultured Human Tonsillar Mononuclear Cells in IgA Nephropathy

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Muyao Ye ◽  
Youming Peng ◽  
Chan Liu ◽  
Wenzhe Yan ◽  
Xiaofei Peng ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Iga Nephropathy ◽  
Cell Activation ◽  
Mononuclear Cells ◽  
Control Group ◽  
B Cell Activation ◽  
Vibratory Stimulation ◽  
Group A ◽  
Stimulation Of ◽  
Group 1

Objective. To investigate the influence ofin vitrovibratory stimulation of human tonsillar mononuclear cells (TMCs).Methods. Fourteen IgA nephropathy (IgAN) patients with chronic tonsillitis (CT) and 12 CT patients with no renal pathology were enrolled. Group A TMCs were collected after 24 hours of culture and used to determine baseline levels. TMCs in groups B, C, D, E, and F were exposed to vibratory stimulation (60 Hz) for 0 (as the control group), 1, 3, 5, and 10 minutes, respectively.Results. Baseline concentrations of B-cell-activation factor (BAFF) and IgA1, BAFF mRNA expression, and aberrant O-glycosylation IgA1 level were higher in the IgAN group as compared to that in the CT group, and all increased after vibratory stimulation. Baseline mRNA expressions of coreβ1,3-galactosyltransferase (C1GALT1) and coreβ1,3GalT-specific molecular chaperone (Cosmc) were lower in the IgAN group; the levels decreased further after vibratory stimulation.Conclusion. In patients with IgAN, vibratory stimulation of TMCs appears to induce IgA1 secretion through activation of BAFF release and to aberrant O-glycosylation IgA1 by suppressing C1GALT1 and Cosmc expression.In vitrovibratory stimulation of human TMCs mimics the vibratory simulation of palatine tonsils produced by vocal cords during phonation.

Alternate rhythmic vibratory stimulation of trunk muscles affects walking cadence and velocity in Parkinson’s disease

2010 ◽  
Vol 121 (2) ◽  
pp. 240-247 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alessandro M. De Nunzio ◽  
Margherita Grasso ◽  
Antonio Nardone ◽  
Marco Godi ◽  
Marco Schieppati
Keyword(s):  
Parkinson’S Disease ◽  
Parkinson's Disease ◽  
Trunk Muscles ◽  
Vibratory Stimulation ◽  
Stimulation Of

scholarly journals A Non-Invasive Medical Device for Parkinson’s Patients with Episodes of Freezing of Gait

Sensors ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
pp. 737 ◽  
Author(s):  
Catalina Punin ◽  
Boris Barzallo ◽  
Roger Clotet ◽  
Alexander Bermeo ◽  
Marco Bravo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Wavelet Transform ◽  
Mobile Application ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Freezing Of Gait ◽  
Discrete Wavelet ◽  
Vibratory Stimulation ◽  
Non Invasive ◽  
Sensitivity Specificity ◽  
Gait Monitoring ◽  
Stimulation Of

A critical symptom of Parkinson’s disease (PD) is the occurrence of Freezing of Gait (FOG), an episodic disorder that causes frequent falls and consequential injuries in PD patients. There are various auditory, visual, tactile, and other types of stimulation interventions that can be used to induce PD patients to escape FOG episodes. In this article, we describe a low cost wearable system for non-invasive gait monitoring and external delivery of superficial vibratory stimulation to the lower extremities triggered by FOG episodes. The intended purpose is to reduce the duration of the FOG episode, thus allowing prompt resumption of gait to prevent major injuries. The system, based on an Android mobile application, uses a tri-axial accelerometer device for gait data acquisition. Gathered data is processed via a discrete wavelet transform-based algorithm that precisely detects FOG episodes in real time. Detection activates external vibratory stimulation of the legs to reduce FOG time. The integration of detection and stimulation in one low cost device is the chief novel contribution of this work. We present analyses of sensitivity, specificity and effectiveness of the proposed system to validate its usefulness.

The Effects of Stimulation of Ear Acupuncture Points on the Body's Pain Threshold

1979 ◽  
Vol 07 (03) ◽  
pp. 241-252 ◽  
Author(s):  
Toshikatsu Kitade ◽  
Masayoshi Hyodo
Keyword(s):  
Electrical Stimulation ◽  
Pain Threshold ◽  
Ear Acupuncture ◽  
The Body ◽  
Acupuncture Points ◽  
Radiation Heat ◽  
Body Regions ◽  
Stimulation Of ◽  
Body Locus

Six ear acupuncture points, one non-acupuncture ear point, and the body locus Ho-Ku (LI-4) were electrically stimulated in order to compare the effects of stimulation on the body's pain threshold at selected loci on various points on the body by measurement with a radiation heat-type Pain Meter on 5 subjects. The ear points, with the exception of the non-acupuncture ear point, were found to be effective even in peripheral body regions in varying degrees. Ear stimulation did not increase the threshold as rapidly as Ho-Ku. In all cases where the pain threshold was raised, the effect persisted after electrical stimulation had stopped.

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