Cutaneous vasomotor adjustments during arm-cranking in individuals with paraplegia.
difference, P<0.05). The paraplegics developed a higher esophageal and leg skin temperature, which was attributed to the lack of active vasodilation and evaporative cooling over the legs. The results indicate that individuals with paraplegia suffer from impaired cutaneous vasoconstriction at the onset of arm exercise, and possess only a limited vasodilatory capability in the paralyzed regions. During intense exercise, thermoregulation depends critically on active cutaneous vasodilation and skin cooling.
Theisen
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Unité d'Education Physique, Institut d'Education, Physique et de Réadaptation, Faculté de Médecine, Université catholique de Louvain, Belgium. daniel.theisen@edph.ucl.ac.be
Vanlandewijk
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Y
Sturbois
X
X
Francaux
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M
D000328:Adult; D001132:Arm / Q000503:physiopathology*; D001831:Body Temperature / Q000502:physiology; D006801:Humans; D017078:Laser-Doppler Flowmetry; D008297:Male; D010264:Paraplegia / Q000503:physiopathology*; D005082:Physical Exertion / Q000502:physiology*; D012016:Reference Values; D012039:Regional Blood Flow / Q000502:physiology; D012867:Skin / Q000098:blood supply*; D014666:Vasomotor System / Q000503:physiopathology*