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Effects Of A Heart Rate Variability Biofeedback Intervention On Athletes’ Psychological Responses Following Injury, Andrew S. Rollo Mr.
Effects Of A Heart Rate Variability Biofeedback Intervention On Athletes’ Psychological Responses Following Injury, Andrew S. Rollo Mr.
Theses and Dissertations (Comprehensive)
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of heart rate variability biofeedback (HRV BFB), a form of psychophysiological skills intervention, to improve athletes’ psychological response following an injury. Further, to examine the effects of HRV BFB on self-efficacy, perceived stress and anxiety, pain management, and the psychological responses of injured athletes. HRV BFB effects on athletes’ physiological indices including HRV, HR, and respiration rate were also assessed. Participants were 32 athletes who had sustained a moderate to severe musculoskeletal sports injury, ranging in age from 18 to 36 years (Mage = 20.82, SD = 3.41). …