Fig. 4From: Evaluation of newly developed wearable ear canal thermometer, mimicking the application to activities on sports and labor fieldsRectal (Trec) and ear canal temperature (Tear) during sitting rest, 41 °C water immersion of both lower legs, and the recovery in a normal environment (water immersion trial in Experiment 1). Values are means ± SD. *, Significant difference between Trec and Tear, P < 0.05. †, Significant difference from the value of Trec at 0 min, P < 0.05. WI, water immersionBack to article page