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Papers: 26 Aug 2023 - 1 Sep 2023

RESEARCH TYPE:
Basic Science, Geriatric, Psychology


Human Studies

PAIN TYPE:
Psychological/Comorbidities


2023 Aug 31


Eur J Appl Physiol


37650916

Interaction between local blood flow and tolerance to prolonged pain in the elderly.

Authors

Devanne J, Dufour A, Després O, Pebayle T, Lithfous S

Abstract

We aimed to explore the link between local vasodilation and pain perception in elderly subjects, testing the hypothesis that altered local cutaneous blood flow participates in the decrease in pain tolerance with age.