Regardless of the sport, optimal brain function is one of the foundations for achieving athletic success, and is therefore of particular importance during the Olympic Games. To this end, they can use many techniques during preparation: some use modern training methods or optimal nutrition, but there are also those who rely on science, as he writes Science Alert.
One of the most widely used solutions is neurofeedback, which is based on electroencephalography (EEG), or electroencephalography. This technique involves placing small sensors on the scalp to record and display brain waves in real time.
This method is actively used in many sports, but as in the case of cupping, the question arises whether the usefulness of this technique can be verified by research.
Does it really work?
The effects of neurofeedback in many sports have been studied for years at the Institute of Psychology at Bangor University. 2015 One Studying For example, I found that 12 amateur golfers were able to improve their shooting accuracy by 21 percent after three one-hour neurofeedback sessions.
Designed likewise 2023 attempt It showed that six 30-minute neurofeedback sessions helped all 14 participating athletes regulate their brain waves and increase their focus for the final.
Although this sounds convincing, both studies showed similar improvements in the Taiga group who exercised without neurofeedback. Although there is more positive research, there is still no clear scientific recognition of this technique.
