Key result
CO2-enriched water footbaths lower pulse rate after immersion compared to during immersion.
Why the study?
The cardiovascular, autonomic nervous system, and psychophysiological effects of lower limb bathing with high-concentration carbonated water at different temperatures were unclear.
Does lower limb bathing in carbonated water affect cardiovascular, autonomic, and psychophysiological parameters in healthy adults?
Does lower limb bathing in carbonated water affect cardiovascular, autonomic, and psychophysiological parameters in healthy adults?
Lower limb bathing in 41°C carbonated water decreases pulse rate after immersion, but there appears to be no significant difference compared to 36°C carbonated baths under the studied conditions.
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No significant difference between 36°C and 41°C carbonated foot baths on autonomic measures; leaves open applications in cardiovascular patients.
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Hirata et al. (2018) studied Healthy (n=10). CO2-enriched water footbath vs. Fresh water footbath was evaluated on Pulse rate after immersion compared to during immersion for CO2-enriched water at 38°C (p=<0.05). Pulse rate was significantly lower after immersion than during immersion for the CO2-enriched water footbath at 38°C (p<0.05), with no significant differences found between CO2-enriched water at 38°C and 41°C.
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