The Effects of Remote Stochastic Resonance Stimulation on the Somatosensory Functions of the Foot

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  • CHIDORI Kazuhiro
    Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Nursing and Rehabilitation, Chubu Gakuin University Graduate School of Human Welfare, Chubu Gakuin University
  • MIKAMI Akichika
    Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Nursing and Rehabilitation, Chubu Gakuin University Graduate School of Human Welfare, Chubu Gakuin University
  • SUGANUMA Junichi
    Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Nursing and Rehabilitation, Chubu Gakuin University Department of Physical Therapy, Graduate School of Human Health Sciences, Tokyo Metropolitan University

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  • 遠隔からの確率共鳴刺激が足部の体性感覚に及ぼす影響

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<p>[Purpose] This study explored the impact of remote stochastic resonance (SR) stimulation on the somatosensory functions of the feet. [Participants and Methods] Twenty-six healthy young adults were subjected to SR stimulation at the tarsal tunnel, anteriorly, posteriorly, and circumferentially, with intensities of 0.6T and 0.8T. The sensory thresholds of tactile pressure, two-point discrimination, vibration, and joint position sense were measured on the plantar aspect of the big toe and the heel. [Results] Significant improvements in sensitivity were observed in tactile pressure at the tarsal tunnel with 0.6T stimulation, and in vibration at all sites with 0.8T stimulation. A significant improvement in joint position sense was also noted with 0.6T stimulation at the tarsal tunnel. However, no effect of SR stimulation was observed on two-point discrimination. [Conclusion] The application of remote SR stimulation was found to improve the sensitivity of somatosensory functions other than two-point discrimination, but the effective stimulation conditions varied depending on the sensory modality.</p>

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  • Rigakuryoho Kagaku

    Rigakuryoho Kagaku 39 (2), 79-85, 2024

    The Society of Physical Therapy Science

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