The Effectiveness of Transcutaneous Electrical Acupoint Stimulation (TEAS) at Neiguan(PC 6) on the Stress Response in Standing-Squatting Test

Object: To determine the efficacy of transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation (TEAS) at Neiguan (PC 6) in improving the stress response in standing-squatting test (SST).Method: According to the meridian theory of traditional Chinese medicine, the volunteers were given TEAS at PC6. To observe the changes of cardiac physiological function in volunteers during SST before and after stimulation, and to determine the effectiveness of improving stress response.Result: when the volunteers performed SST after the intervention of TEAS, HR was significantly lower than that before TEAS intervention( P<0.05 ); SBP, DBP and MBP were significantly increased compared with those before TEAS intervention. It is suggested that TEAS at PC 6 can improve the ability of cardiovascular regulation during SST stress stimulation.Conclusion: Transcutaneous electrical stimulation at PC 6 can improve the stress response ability of volunteers during standing-squatting test.