Journal of Sports Medicine & Doping Studies

Department of Sports Psychology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iasi, Romania

Publications

• Mini Review   
  Examination of the Impact of Progressive Muscle Relaxation on Psychophysiological Parameters in Basketball Athletes
  Author(s): Jennifer Watson*
  
  Competitive sports demand peak psychophysiological performance and basketball is no exception. This study investigates the effects of Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) as an intervention to enhance the psychophysiological well-being of basketball athletes. PMR, a wellestablished relaxation technique, has shown promise in reducing stress and enhancing overall performance. In this research, a group of basketball athletes participated in a structured PMR program while a control group followed regular training routines. Various psychophysiological variables, including stress levels, heart rate variability and perceived performance, were assessed before and after the intervention. The findings reveal that the implementation of PMR resulted in significant reductions in stress levels and improvements in heart rate variability among the basketball athletes. Addit.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.37421/2161-0673.2023.13.330

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