The Acute Impact of Reflexive Performance Reset on Heart Rate Recovery in Division II Collegiate Basketball Athletes
Date of Award
Spring 3-19-2025
Document Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Kinesiology (PhD)
Department
Kinesiology
Abstract
Reflexive Performance Reset (RPR) is a system of breathing and tactile input that utilizes specific reflex points that could impact heart rate recovery (recHR), average concentric power output (W), and athletic performance. Participants were recruited from the men’s and women’s basketball teams at Bemidji State University. All participants were between 18-25 years old, had no current injuries, and all had a minimum of 3 years experience. Subjects were randomly selected to be in 1 of 3 groups: Control (CON), RPR first session only (RPR1), and RPR second session only (RPR2). Acute effects of RPR on HR and W were assessed each session. All assessments were performed on the same day. The power output tests were completed prior to the Repeated Ability Sprint Test (RAST) and in this order: 3 reps of Countermovement Jump (CMJ), 3 sets of 3 reps Trap Bar Deadlift (TBDL), and 3 sets of 3 reps Push Jerk (PJ). The CMJ was assessed based on jump height in inches on a Plyomat. The TBDL and PJ average W was assessed utilizing a vmaxpro velocity measuring device. The HR was analyzed using Polar HR monitors. Control group went first, followed by the RPR 1 group and RPR 2 group for both sessions. Three minutes of rest between all sets of power output exercises was maintained. TBDL and PJ load was adjusted each set for each individual to maintain a 1.0 m/s reading throughout the testing. Once the power output testing was completed, a 10-minute rest was implemented prior to the RAST protocol. RAST protocol involved 6, 30-meter sprints with 10 seconds of rest between each sprint. AHR and peakHR were assessed during the test. RecHR was taken after 1-minute to assess the recHR. SPSS software was utilized, as well as independent T-tests to assess significance between groups. Results showed a significant improvement in recHR within the combined RPR(intervention) compared to the CON group (p=0.004). In conclusion RPR was shown to have a positive impact on recHR.