Effects of Stimulating Neiguan Acupoints on Cardiac Pump Function at Rest and during Exercise and Recovery in Endurance-Trained Athletes.
10.3937/kampomed.50.225
- VernacularTitle:持久能鍛錬者の安静時，運動負荷中，負荷後の心機能に及ぼす内関の針電気刺激の影響
- Author:
Yi SYUU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Echocardiography;
Neiguan Acupoints;
Stimulating;
Cardiac Pump Function
- From:Kampo Medicine
1999;50(2):225-233
- CountryJapan
- Language:Japanese
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Abstract:
The effects of stimulating Neiguan acupoints on cardiac pump function were studied in 20 athletic subjects during the performance of submaximal (70% VO2max) stable bicycle exercise in the supine position. M mode, two dimensional echocardiography and a computerized light-pen system were used to quantitatively assess the differences between stimulating and not stimulating Neiguan acupoints. Measurements were taken with the subjects at rest, every 12 minutes during exercise, and after exercise. Results indicate that stimulating Neiguan acupoints improves cardiac pump function during exercise and accelerates the recovery of heart function after exercise.
