Use of non-invasive mesodiencephalic brain modulation for enhancing stress resistance in athletes

BACKGROUND: During many years of intensive training, professional athletes may experience manifestations of stress due to significant physical and emotional stress, which require corrective measures.

AIM: The aim of the study is to evaluate the effectiveness of mesodiencephalic modulation of the brain to increase stress resistance in athletes.

MATERIALS AND METHODS: A prospective study was conducted, in which 57 athletes of complex coordination sports took part, of which 42 were girls and 15 were young men, the average age of the subjects was 18 ± 5,4 years. Two groups were formed: main (n = 35) and control (n = 22). To assess the functional capabilities of the body, all subjects included in the study were assessed for nonspecific adaptation responses by the percentage of lymphocytes and the ratio of leukogram elements in peripheral blood, and the level of adaptation and anxiety was assessed using structured questionnaires. Athletes of the main group (n = 35) underwent a course of mesodiencephalic modulation of the brain.

RESULTS: The increase in adaptation capabilities in the control group was due to an increase in the frequency of the increased activation reaction, and in the main group — a calm activation reaction, which, in the presence of stress, is a more favorable adaptation state.

CONCLUSIONS: The use of non-invasive mesodiencephalic modulation of the brain to increase stress resistance in athletes is advisable. Course of mesodiencephalic modulation of brain by cycle consisting of 10 procedures, duration 30 min, average intensity — 1.19 mA, allows to reduce level of psychoemotional tension, to improve general well-being, to increase speed of recovery processes after training. The course of mesodiencephalic modulation contributed to an increase in the adaptation capabilities of the body of athletes.