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- Title
Vibratory stimulation increase the electro-cutaneous sensory detection and pain thresholds in women but not in men.
- Authors
Dahlin L; Lund I; Lundeberg T; Molander C
- Abstract
BACKGROUND: Vibratory stimulation is a potential method for the treatment of pain. METHODS: The effect of vibration on the forearm on detection (DT) and pain thresholds (PT) induced by electro-cutaneous stimulation were investigated in healthy male and female volunteers. RESULTS: Women have lower baseline detection and pain thresholds as compared to men. Furthermore, women but not men report increased detection and pain thresholds after vibratory stimulation. CONCLUSION: Our findings indicate the potential usefulness of vibratory stimulation for pain treatment, and that gender differences should be considered in future evaluation of the method.
- Publication
BMC Complementary & Alternative Medicine, 2006, Vol 6, p20
- ISSN
1472-6882
- Publication type
Journal Article