Vignesh Srinivasan, Varalakshmi Ruthuvalan, Sakthi Raja, Vanitha Jayaraj, Swathi Sridhar, Muthulakshmi Kothandaraman, Prathap Suganthirababu, Kumaresan Abathsagayam, Surya Vishnuram, Jagatheesan Alagesan, Rajkumar Krishnan Vasanthi
BACKGROUND: Excessive fear, worry and behavioral disturbances define anxiety, with particular significance attributed to vagal nerve, a crucial transmitter of information to the brain regions governing anxiety. Highlighting the importance of vagal nerve, transcutaneous auricular vagal nerve stimulation (TaVNS) emerges as a tolerable and safe technique. The success of non-invasive vagal nerve stimulation in alleviating anxiety underscores the pivotal role of the vagal nerve. OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this study was to assess the effectiveness of physiotherapy interventions in mitigating anxiety among retired teachers during the COVID-19 pandemic, emphasizing the relevance of targeting the vagal nerve for improved mental well-being...
March 15, 2024: Work: a Journal of Prevention, Assessment, and Rehabilitation