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Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Psychology
  • Sports Medicine

Background:

  • Restricted Environmental Stimulation Therapy (REST) induces deep relaxation.
  • Flotation-REST, a type of REST, uses a saltwater tank for sensory deprivation.
  • REST may reduce anxiety, pain, and improve sleep and creativity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To synthesize evidence on flotation-REST effects.
  • To categorize flotation-REST applications and outcomes.
  • To identify research gaps in flotation-REST literature.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review using PRISMA guidelines (1960-May 2024).
  • Searched Google Scholar and PubMed for English-language studies.
  • Included original research papers using flotation-REST; excluded reviews and non-flotation REST studies.

Main Results:

  • Analyzed 63 studies with 1,838 participants.
  • Identified nine application categories for flotation-REST.
  • Flotation-REST positively impacts pain, athletic performance, stress, mental well-being, and anxiety.

Conclusions:

  • Flotation-REST offers benefits for physical and mental well-being, especially for pain and stress.
  • Further research is required to elucidate mechanisms and optimize protocols.
  • Limited study numbers necessitate more research for generalizability.