SSkin temperature. SKT was measured using thermocouples
attached to a Grant-Squirrel Meter/Logger (type
SQ8-16U, range 25–50°C) at two sites immediately distal to
the laser-Doppler probes.
Muscle temperature. MT was measured under local
anesthesia using a needle thermocouple (Ellab, Roedovre,
Denmark) and was inserted into the vastus lateralis muscle
to a maximum depth of 3 cm. Muscle temperature was
recorded at depths of 3, 2, and 1 cm. The skin was cleaned
with an alcohol swab before each temperature measurement.
The same insertion site was used both within and between
trials.