Study Title & Link: Analysis of Progressive Muscle Relaxation on Psychophysiological Variables in Basketball Athletes
Jacobson’s progressive relaxation proved to be an effective technique to reduce cognitive anxiety and stress related to sports, which can contribute to the resolution of conflicts existing in the sports context, such as competitions, trips, and overtraining, among others. Furthermore, relaxation effectively reduces heart rate, helping the athlete’s recovery. Studies with larger numbers of participants from various sport modalities that can explore the effects of progressive relaxation after games, and at different stages of the competitive season, are recommended.
Study Title & Link: The Relationship between Relaxation Techniques and Sport Performance
The result showed that there is positive correlation between imagery and sports performance, meditation and sports performance, progressive muscle relaxation and sports performance, breathing techniques and sports performance. This showed that relaxation techniques have the tendency to enhance performance by reducing stress and anxiety and enhance sports performance. Sports psychologist and coach should use these findings to apply various kinds of relaxation on athletes. For sport industry, relaxation techniques product can be sold through the form of CDs, VCDs, DVDs and audio. Introducing relaxation techniques in the sports market can reduce the number of athletes taking drugs to reduce anxiety and enhance performance.
Study Title & Link: Effectiveness of progressive muscle relaxation on sleep disturbance in athletes
The study showed that Progressive muscle relaxation a non-pharmacological method can improve sleep quality among the athletes ready to participate in the competition by simple head-to-toe muscle contract and relaxation technique. Progressive muscle relaxation is easy to learn, does not require specific equipment, can be done anytime, does not have any potential side effect, and does not require special technology as it is effective for improving athlete’s sleep. So, Progressive muscle relaxation can be given by experts or practiced by athletes themselves during a tournament or competition for better sleep. In the future, long-duration studies can be conducted with multiple sessions of PMR to observe the long-term effects on sleep. The effectiveness of progressive muscle relaxation on sleep and its impact on performance can be correlated.
Study Title & Link: Examination of the Impact of Progressive Muscle Relaxation on Psychophysiological Parameters in Basketball Athletes
In conclusion, this study provides compelling evidence of the positive impact of Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) on psychophysiological parameters in basketball athletes. The reduction in stress levels, improvements in heart rate variability and heightened perceived performance observed among participants underscore the potential benefits of PMR in optimizing the mental and physical well-being of athletes in this sport. These findings suggest that PMR may be a valuable addition to the training regimens of basketball athletes, offering a systematic and evidence-based approach to stress management and performance enhancement. By integrating PMR into their routines, basketball athletes can cultivate mental resilience, improve cardiac health and boost their confidence on the court. This research contributes to the growing body of knowledge on psychophysiological interventions in sports and underscores the potential of PMR in supporting athlete well-being and performance.
