Document Type : Research Paper
Authors
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Department of Sports Physiology, Faculty of Educational Sciences and Psychology, Mohaghegh Ardabili University, Ardabil, Iran
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Sports Physiology Department, Faculty of Educational Sciences and Psychology, Mohaghegh Ardabili University, Ardabil, Iran
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Department of Sports Physiology, Faculty of Physical Education, Tabriz University, Tabriz, Iran
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Department of Movement Behavior, Faculty of Physical Education, Tabriz University, Tabriz, Iran
10.22059/sshr.2024.381744.1162
Abstract
Background: heart rate variability (HRV) as the activity level of the autonomic nervous system. Exercise has significant positive effects in increasing HRV indicators. People with panic disorder generally have low HRV indices. Therefore, the aim of the present study is investigating the effect of 12 weeks of hiking training on HRV of women with panic disorder. Methods: In this semi-experimental clinical trial, 18 women with panic disorder with average panic scores (45.00 ± 19.55) in two training group (12 weeks of training, 3 one-hour sessions in week), and control group (without any regular physical activity) participated randomly. HRV of subjects was measured by Holter monitoring device (with 7 leads VX3+ SN 17570 made in USA) while resting and lying back for 20 minutes before and after 12 weeks. Results: The results of covariance analysis showed that panic scores and HRV factors (SDNN, SDNN index and TP) of the subjects in the training group improved significantly (p≥0.05), but HF factors, LF, LF/HF did not show significant changes. Conclusion: It seems that 12 weeks of hiking training improves some of the HRV indices of women, which prevents the risk of cardiovascular diseases, and also reduces the symptoms of panic in women.
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