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Comparison and Evaluation of Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) Activity According to the Stimulus Position of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS)

경피적 전기 신경 자극의 적용 부위에 따른 자율신경계 활성도 변화 비교 및 평가

  • Park, Seung Won (Department of Biomedical Engineering, Yonsei University) ;
  • Choi, Jun Won (Department of Biomedical Engineering, Yonsei University College of Health Sciences, Yonsei University) ;
  • Jeong, Myeon Gyu (Hyundai Motor Company) ;
  • Lee, Kang In (Hyundai Motor Company) ;
  • Kim, Han Sung (Department of Biomedical Engineering, Yonsei University College of Health Sciences, Yonsei University)
  • Received : 2021.05.06
  • Accepted : 2021.06.25
  • Published : 2021.06.30
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Abstract

Purpose: The aim of this study is to find the location of acupoints that are effective for increasing parasympathetic nervous system(PNS) activity among acupoints used to relieve symptoms such as dizziness and nausea. Materials and Methods: Twenty healthy adult men participated in this experiment. Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation(TENS) was applied to P6(Neiguan), ST36(Zusanli) and BL20(Pishu) for 30 minutes. For 5 minutes before and after stimulation, Electrocardiogram(ECG), Electrodermal activity(EDA), Respiration, and Skin temperature(SKT) were measured using biosignalsplux Professional(biosignalsplux; Portugal). Paired t-test was performed for the results before and after stimulation, and a one-way ANOVA test between stimulations was performed for the rate of change before and after stimulation. Results: When each acupoint was stimulated with TENS, it was found that the PNS was generally activated. In addition, when considering the change in biosignals after stimulation, the participants stimulated with P6 showed the most consistent results. Conclusion: As a result of stimulating each acupoint, it was found that stimulating P6 can effectively increase PNS activity. These results indicate that methods of stimulating P6 may be most effective in alleviating symptoms of motion sickness.

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