Neuromodulation of the Autonomic Nervous System in Athletes
There are few studies in the literature that have evaluated the effects of using percutaneous stimulation of the auricular branch of the vagus nerve for sports purposes (to accelerate recovery after physical exertion). It has been demonstrated that tVNS in athletes improved the rate of heart rate recovery, reduced lactic acid levels in blood plasma, reduced pain, reduced overtraining syndrome and fatigue levels.
- EligibilityCriteria: Inclusion Criteria:  Professional athletes over the age of 15 and under the age of 35; Cyclic sports (swimming, modern pentathlon, athletics, triathlon); Difficult coordination sports (dance sports, rhythmic gymnastics); Sports category: no lower than candidate for master of sports; Voluntary informed consent.  Exclusion Criteria:  Atypical and unrelated to physical exertion changes on the ECG (T wave inversion, st-segment depression, pathological Q waves, signs of left atrial enlargement, signs of right ventricular hypertrophy, ventricular pre-excitation, complete right or left bundle branch block, prolonged or shortened Q-T interval, Brugada-like early repolarization); Heart rhythm and conduction disorders (frequent ventricular and supraventricular extrasystoles, first-degree atrioventricular block (P-Q > 0.21 s, not shortened during hyperventilation or physical exertion), second or third degree); Expressed sinus bradycardia with resting heart rate < 40 bpm; Taking glucocorticosteroids in the last 1 month; Taking any antiarrhythmic drugs, including beta-blockers. - HealthyVolunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers - Gender: All - MinimumAge: 15 Years - MaximumAge: 35 Years - StdAgeList: Child, Adult