The benefits of flotation-REST on heart rate variability, muscle oxygenation & postural control in university aged concussed & healthy athletes.

Flotation-REST has gained in popularity in recent years as athletes seek the best tools to recover, improve performance and decrease injury risk. While the relaxation response brought on by flotation-REST has been demonstrated, few studies have investigated the benefits on physical fitness and concussion recovery. Though this research has shown promising results on physical fitness performance, the mechanisms to this have yet to be explored. Mechanisms indicative of improved physical fitness, such as increased heart rate variability (HRV), increased muscle oxygenation (MO2) and increased postural stability (PS), are useful and interlinked indicators to understanding the effects of flotation-REST in athletes. Additionally, sports-related concussions are common and investigating new methods for recovery is warranted. Thus, the aim of the proposed project is to investigate the benefits of 10 weeks of flotation-REST on HRV, MO2 and PS in healthy and concussed university athletes.

Faculty Supervisor:

Alain-Steve Comtois;Andreas Bergdahl

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Partner:

Studio Ovarium Inc.

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Other services (except public administration)

University:

Université du Québec à Montréal

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