EEG Biofeedback Training and Reaction Times in Judo Athletes
Author Information
Author(s): Dariusz Skalski, Maciej Kostrzewa, Magdalena Prończuk, Jarosław Markowski, Jan Pilch, Marcin Żak, Adam Maszczyk, Carlos Trenado, Christian Penaloza
Primary Institution: Institute of Pedagogy and Health Sciences, University of Applied Sciences in Wałcz
Hypothesis
Does EEG biofeedback training under different environmental conditions affect reaction times in judo athletes?
Conclusion
EEG biofeedback training in normoxic conditions significantly improved both simple and complex reaction times in judo athletes, while training in normobaric hypoxia did not yield similar enhancements.
Supporting Evidence
- Daily EEG training in normoxic settings improved simple reaction time.
- EEG-BF training every other day significantly enhanced complex reaction time.
- Normobaric hypoxia conditions led to worsened reaction times.
Takeaway
Training with EEG biofeedback helps judo athletes react faster, especially when done in normal oxygen conditions, but not when the air is less oxygen-rich.
Methodology
The study involved 20 male judo athletes who underwent EEG biofeedback training in both normoxic and normobaric hypoxic conditions, with varying session frequencies.
Potential Biases
Potential biases may arise from the small sample size and the specific athlete population studied.
Limitations
The small sample size and lack of control group receiving no intervention limit the generalizability of the findings.
Participant Demographics
20 male judo athletes from the Polish national team, aged approximately 19.6 years.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.001 for significant results
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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