To facilitate the adaptation to sea sickness on sailing, this study assess the training effects of three selected inner ear equilibrium function enhancing related exercises. Thirty healthy male recruits (age 20.27±0.58 yr, height 169.2±5.32cm and weight 60.5±7.34kg) were enrolled and divided into three groups: running training (RT) group, running and rope jumping training (RRJT) group. and running and rolling training (RRT) group. Each subject was trained for a 3-week period. Caloric test was performer before and after the training in order to evaluate the duration. frequency of nystagmus and associated symptoms. Blind-folded stepping test was implemented to evaluate rotating angle and displacement of the body. Data were statistically analyzed by Students' t-test. one-way ANOVA and Chi-square test. The results conclude that: (1) Either RRJT group or RRT group are preferable to RT group in nystagmus time endurance (P<.05). (2) The RRJT group are preferable to either RT group or RRT group in nystagmus frequency endurance (P<.05). This study suggests that RRJT is able to improve navy soldier to enhance inner ear equilibrium function, and the subsidence of sea sickness can be anticipated.
To facilitate the adaptation to sea sickness on sailing, this study assess the training effects of three selected inner ear equilibrium function enhancing related exercises. Thirty healthy male recruits (age 20.27±0.58 yr, height 169.2±5.32cm and weight 60.5±7.34kg) were enrolled and divided into three groups: running training (RT) group, running and rope jumping training (RRJT) group. and running and rolling training (RRT) group. Each subject was trained for a 3-week period. Caloric test was performer before and after the training in order to evaluate the duration. frequency of nystagmus and associated symptoms. Blind-folded stepping test was implemented to evaluate rotating angle and displacement of the body. Data were statistically analyzed by Students' t-test. one-way ANOVA and Chi-square test. The results conclude that: (1) Either RRJT group or RRT group are preferable to RT group in nystagmus time endurance (P<.05). (2) The RRJT group are preferable to either RT group or RRT group in nystagmus frequency endurance (P<.05). This study suggests that RRJT is able to improve navy soldier to enhance inner ear equilibrium function, and the subsidence of sea sickness can be anticipated.