Comparison of cVEMP in practitioners and non practitioners of kalaripayattu

Bibin S.B; Dr. Rashmi J Bhat; Nitish Ranjan Patel

Volume : VIII, Issue : VII, July - 2019

Comparison of cVEMP in practitioners and non practitioners of kalaripayattu

Bibin S. B, Dr. Rashmi J Bhat, Nitish Ranjan Patel

Abstract :

Background: He� and balance are vital functions that are mediated by our auditory system. Our balance system helps us to walk, run and move without falling and the system is known as vestibular system. If balance problem develops it can cause profound disruptions in our daily life. So it is very important to assess and manage various balance disorders. It is also important to know how traditional practices all over the world our balancing system at different ages. Aim of the present study was to get an insight into kalaripayattu. Objectives of the study: 1) To investigate the effects of practicing kalaripayattu on the cVEMP amplitude and 2) to compare the cVEMP amplitude in kalaripayattu practitioners and non practitioners. Method: the study consisted of two groups of 18 participants in each group. cVEMP was obtained from each individual for different types of stimuli and at different intensities to obtain the P1 – N1 amplitude for right and left ear separately. The mean amplitude of the P1–N1 between the groups was calculated. Results: The responses were recorded at 95dBnHL and 75dBnHL for click stimuli and 500Hz tone burst stimuli for right and left ear separately. The data was subjected to Mann Whitney U test to obtain mean differences at 95% confidence interval. The results indicated higher mean amplitude for both the intensity levels for the group with practitioners of kalaripayattu. Conclusions: The study concludes that these practitioners have a well defined and more robust sacculocollic pathway compare to control group.