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KMID : 0608520110170020085
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Korean Journal of Oriental Medicine
2011 Volume.17 No. 2 p.85 ~ p.100
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The Effects of Qigong Position on Heart Rate Variability
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Jung Dae-Sun
Park Ji-Ha
Park Soo-Jin
Han Chang-Hyun
Lee Sang-Nam
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Abstract
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Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the effect of four common types of Qigong position (standing, sitting, supine, and horse-riding position) on the autonomic nervous system.
Method: Thirty healthy subjects participated in this study once a week for four weeks. Heart Rate Variability (HRV) was measured three times (before, during, and after the position) while the subject maintained one of four positions for ten minutes.
Result: There were significant changes HRV in the standing position. In the sitting position, both the sympathetic and parasympathetic nerves were activated. On the other hand, in the spine position, heart rate (HR) was decreased. Activation of sympathetic and parasympathetic nerves was also observed in this position. Significant increases of indices related to awakening and concentration were observed accompanied by increase of HR and a sympathetic nerve was activated in the riding-horse position.
Conclusions : In the present study, it was shown that each Qigong position caused various and significant changes in autonomic nervous system. It would be expected that these results can be applied to choose appropriate Qigong position according to objective of Qigong therapy although it is remained to further evaluate the effects of long-term maintenance of Qigong positions and repeated Qigong training.
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KEYWORD
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Qigong, Position, Heart Rate Variability(HRV)
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