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ArticleLaser therapy2013

Effect of pinpoint plantar long-wavelength infrared light irradiation on subcutaneous temperature and stress markers.

Kenji Ryotokuji, Keisou Ishimaru, Kazuhiko Kihara, Yoshihisa Namiki, Nobumichi Hozumi

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Article in Laser therapy, 2013. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 7 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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7citing papers in PubMed, 1 pooled it
1.6field-weighted citation impact, top 17% of its field
1 · What the graph read from it

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3 · Its place in the literature

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7 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 13 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Kenji RyotokujiFaculty of Health Sciences, Ryotokuji University, Urayasu, Japan.
Keisou Ishimaru
Kazuhiko Kihara
Yoshihisa Namiki
Nobumichi Hozumi
Ryotokuji University · JP

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

BACKGROUND AND

aimsThe current investigation was aimed at the development of a novel non-invasive treatment system, "pinpoint plantar long-wavelength infrared light irradiation (PP-LILI)", which may be able to relieve mental stress and reduce stress-related hormones. Materials (Subjects) and methods: We compared the subcutaneous temperature, blood pressure, the degree of secretion of stress hormones before and after pinpoint irradiations (wavelength: 8-11 μm; output: 30mW). The study enrolled 15 subjects (Japanese healthy adults; 8 males, 7 females; average age 47.8 ± 14.6 years). Two parts of the planter region were irradiated for 15 min respectively. The stress markers such as ACTH, salivary amylase and cortisol were measured. As well, core body temperature and blood pressure were analyzed before and after the irradiation.

resultsA series of experiments revealed increased body temperature, decreased levels of blood pressure and stress markers described above after the irradiation.

conclusionsThese results clearly suggest that the PP-LILI system will be quite useful for relieving stress and improvement of homeostatic functions in the body.

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blood pressurebody temperaturePinpoint plantar long-wavelength light irradiation (PP-LILI)relieving stressstress hormones

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PMID24155554
PMCPMC3806065
OpenAlexW2033068171

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