Exploring The Impact Of Progressive Muscle Relaxation On Physical And Psychological Well-Being: A Focus On Sports Person Applications
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https://doi.org/10.52783/jns.v14.3931Keywords:
PMR, Recovery, Rehabilitation, Injury recovery, PRISMAAbstract
Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) is a widely recognized method promoting physical and mental well-being. This study investigates the effects of PMR on athletes. By conducting a systematic review under PRISMA guidelines, this research draws on insights from multiple studies to evaluate the role of PMR in reducing stress, relaxing muscles, enhancing performance, and enhancing recovery. The findings indicate that PMR effectively lowers stress anxiety, reduces muscle stiffness, and improves sleep quality, cognitive abilities, and overall athletic performance. Additionally, PMR has proven helpful in pain management, regulating physiological stress responses, and supporting injury recovery. This study concludes that Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) benefits athletes by reducing stress, anxiety, and muscle tension, while also enhancing performance, recovery, and mental resilience. PMR aids in improving sleep quality, managing stress responses, and facilitating injury recovery and pain management. It is recommended to integrate PMR into training and rehabilitation programs, and future research should focus on exploring personalized approaches.
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