Neurofeedback for the enhancement of dynamic balance of judokas

Adam Maszczyk; Artur Gołaś; Przemysław Pietraszewski; Magdalena Kowalczyk; Paweł Cięszczyk; Andrzej Kochanowicz; Wojciech Smółka; Adam Zając

doi:10.5114/biolsport.2018.71488

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Biology of Sport

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Neurofeedback for the enhancement of dynamic balance of judokas

Adam Maszczyk

,

Artur Gołaś

,

Przemysław Pietraszewski

,

Magdalena Kowalczyk

,

Paweł Cięszczyk

,

Andrzej Kochanowicz

,

Wojciech Smółka

,

Adam Zając

Biol. Sport 2018;35:99-102

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/biolsport.2018.71488

Online publish date: 2017/11/29

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Physical balance is an important factor in sport. Neurofeedback (EEG biofeedback) can be used to improve concentration and focus. The present study investigated and determined the impact of neurofeedback training on dynamic balance in judo. Eighteen judokas voluntarily participated in this study. The participants were divided into two groups: experimental (EG) and control (CG). In the experimental group subjects were trained to inhibit 3-8 Hz while they were also trained to reinforce 14-19 Hz brainwave activities at points O1 and O2 for ten sessions and 25 minutes per session. The participants in the control group were exposed to the same conditions but instead were provided with sham feedback. EEG and dynamic balance tests were executed before and at the end of the fifteenth session of training. The one-way ANOVA with repeated measures revealed that dynamic balance scores significantly improved at the post-test (F=12.4, p=0.001) in the EG group. The findings demonstrate that neurofeedback training can enhance dynamic balance of judokas.

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Neurofeedback for the enhancement of dynamic balance of judokas

Adam Maszczyk , Artur Gołaś , Przemysław Pietraszewski , Magdalena Kowalczyk , Paweł Cięszczyk , Andrzej Kochanowicz , Wojciech Smółka , Adam Zając

EEG, Biofeedback, Judo, Neurofeedback, Dynamic balance

Adam Maszczyk

,

Artur Gołaś

,

Przemysław Pietraszewski

,

Magdalena Kowalczyk

,

Paweł Cięszczyk

,

Andrzej Kochanowicz

,

Wojciech Smółka

,

Adam Zając