抄録
The purposes of this study include observation of skin temperature, skin blood flow, blood flow waves from the skin, subjective reactions, etc. during and after implementation of closed foot bath as well as heat application on the antebrachial region, in order to compare their differences and review the influence of the heat application on the antebrachial region to autonomic activities. In accordance with the change in blood flow waves from the skin, it is assumed that implementation of the heat application on the antebrachial region and closed foot bath might reduce sympathetic nerve activities that control angiokinesis during heating and up to 60 minutes after heating. Furthermore, in accordance with the POMS results, "fatigue" commonly reduced in two heated groups and the warmth increased after heating in all parts including non-heated parts.
