Distribution of Cerebral Blood Flow during Biofeedback Training
【Supercategory：7. DESCENTE SPORTS SCIENCE Subcategory：7.36 Vol.36】
Near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) is less restrictive for examinees than other brain function imaging methods such as positron emission tomography or functional magnetic resonance imaging. In addition, fixation of the head and recumbence on a special device during measurement are unnecessary with NIRS. Biofeedback training (BFT) elucidates the importance of mental training, and monitors and encourages the learning of psycho-physiological control necessary for muscle performance. Electromyography of examinees' rectus femoris muscles and nearinfrared spectroscopy were simultaneously conducted to investigate the relationship between BFT and local cerebral blood flow. The influence of a kicking motion on brain functioning was confirmed. These findings suggest that BFT is effective in activating working memory.
DESCENTE SPORTS SCIENCE Vol.36/THE DESCENTE AND ISHIMOTO MEMORIAL FOUNDATION FOR THE PROMOTION SPORTS SCIENCE
| Researcher |
Hiroki Takada*1, Masaru Miyao*2, Tomoki Shiozawa*3, Tomoyuki Watanabe*4, Masumi Takada*5
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| University or institution |
*1 University of Fukui, *2 Nagoya University, *3 Aoyama Gakuin University, *4 Aichi Gakuin University, *5 Aichi Medical University
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Keywords
near-infrared spectroscopy, brain function imaging, biofeedback training(BFT), mental training, electromyography, rectus femoris muscles, local cerebral blood flow, working memory
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