THE EFFECT OF TRANSCUTANEOUS AURICULAR VAGUS NERVE STIMULATION ON
CYCLING ERGOMETRY AND RECOVERY IN HEALTHY YOUNG INDIVIDUALS
Abstract
It is aimed to examine the potential benefits and effects of the use of
transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation for sporting purposes
on recovery, fatigue and sportive performance level. This study 90
people between the ages of 18-23 participated. They were randomly
divided into 3 groups as control, unilateral and bilateral vagus nerve
stimulation (VSS). Cycling exercise was performed with maximum
performance for 30 minutes under the same wattage load. Pulse, systolic
and diastolic blood pressure, distance, pain, fatigue, lactic acid level
and autonomic nervous system were evaluated before, after and at the end
of the cycling exercise. In the comparison made within the group, there
was a statistically significant difference between the data in all
groups except for the distance covered parameter (p<0.05).
When we compare the groups, in addition to the distance traveled in all
groups, there is no statistically significant difference in the 1st day
1st measurement or 2nd measurement data of all parameters
(p>0.05). When we compared the data according to the days,
there was a statistically significant difference only between the pain
and fatigue levels (p<0.05). When we compared the groups, it
was found that bilateral VSS had favorable results compared to other
applications. When we evaluated the data on a daily basis, similar
results were obtained. We are of the opinion that it will be of maximum
benefit for the athlete to be applied, especially during and after the
half-time of the competition. Keywords: Vagus Nerve Stimulation,
Transcutaneous, Auricular, Recovery, Cycling Ergometry