SEFA HAKTAN HATIK

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It is aimed to examine the potential benefits and effects of the use of transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation for sporting purposes on recovery, fatigue and sportive performance level. This study 90 people between the ages of 18-23 participated. They were randomly divided into 3 groups as control, unilateral and bilateral vagus nerve stimulation (VSS). Cycling exercise was performed with maximum performance for 30 minutes under the same wattage load. Pulse, systolic and diastolic blood pressure, distance, pain, fatigue, lactic acid level and autonomic nervous system were evaluated before, after and at the end of the cycling exercise. In the comparison made within the group, there was a statistically significant difference between the data in all groups except for the distance covered parameter (p<0.05). When we compare the groups, in addition to the distance traveled in all groups, there is no statistically significant difference in the 1st day 1st measurement or 2nd measurement data of all parameters (p>0.05). When we compared the data according to the days, there was a statistically significant difference only between the pain and fatigue levels (p<0.05). When we compared the groups, it was found that bilateral VSS had favorable results compared to other applications. When we evaluated the data on a daily basis, similar results were obtained. We are of the opinion that it will be of maximum benefit for the athlete to be applied, especially during and after the half-time of the competition. Keywords: Vagus Nerve Stimulation, Transcutaneous, Auricular, Recovery, Cycling Ergometry