Effects of Static Apnea at Low Lung Volume on Hypoalgesia, Cardiovascular Function and Respiratory Function

Effects of Static Apnea at Low Lung Volume on Hypoalgesia, Cardiovascular Function and Respiratory Function

The aim of this randomized controlled study is to explore the hypoalgesic response of a 6 minutes of intermittent static apneas training session at low lung volume in healthy subjects; also, as secondary objectives, to analyze the cardiovascular and respiratory response produced during the intervention

Inclusion Criteria:

- Asymptomatic subjects aged between 18 and 64 years.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Cardiovascular, respiratory, metabolic, neurological or osteomuscular signs or pathologies.
• History of epilepsy.
• Pregnant
• Pharmacological treatment.
• Participants who present any type of pain on the day of the measurements or who have frequently suffered pain during the previous 4 weeks.