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The local administration of 1 hr. of cutaneous vibration through the locomotion surface contact extremities of 10 white rats produced a marked loss (over 2%) in gross body weight. The weight losses which were significantly greater (p <.01) than two control groups could not be accounted for by an increase in activity. After examining several alternate views, the author postulates a facilitating effect on the catabolism of fatty tissue to explain the effect.
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The author wishes to express his sincere thanks to Dr. Ronald L. Webster and Dr. Robert C. Bolles for their invaluable assistance throughout this study.
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Atrens, D.M.J.P. The effect of cutaneous vibration on weight loss. Psychon Sci 4, 281–282 (1966). https://doi.org/10.3758/BF03342296
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