Impact of Life Stressors on Athletes

Spano, Joseph L.

doi:10.1123/att.13.2.42

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“…Psychosocial stress factors and overuse can also cause chronic dance injuries and pain (Hamilton, 2000;Noh et al, 2003) and decreased physical performance (Malinauskas, 2010;Yi et al, 2005). Several investigations found that stress even affects injury rehabilitation compliance for athletes (Malinauskas, 2010;Spano, 2008).…”

Section: Effects Of Stressmentioning

confidence: 96%

“…Stress also reduces psychological well-being, life and job satisfaction, and performance in athletes (Malinauskas, 2010;Spano, 2008) and dancers. Psychological disturbances, in turn, can affect cognition and memory.…”

Section: Effects Of Stressmentioning

confidence: 97%

“…The early physical, emotional, and behavioral signs of occupational stress include irritability, anxiety, nightmares, nervousness, trouble sleeping, appetite changes, period abnormalities (for women), constipation or diarrhea, concentration loss, sadness, anger, asthma, tension, stomach cramping or bloating, skin problems or hives, weight gain/loss, blood pressure increases, irritable bowel syndrome, decreased sexual desire, exhaustion, energy loss, and increased PMS symptoms (Greenberg, 2011;Insel & Roth, 2010;Spano, 2008). Logically, any of these symptoms can affect dance performance.…”

Section: Effects Of Stressmentioning

confidence: 98%

“…Hamilton (2000) proposed a proactive approach consisting of an annual screening by a dance-medicine specialist to reduce overuse and injuries and the hiring of nutritionists and eating disorder specialists. Spano (2008) endorsed stress management strategies for athletes' rehabilitation programs, including those for injured dancers. Schluger (2010) stated that dancers, especially ballet dancers, have a propensity for cigarette, alcohol, and drug abuse and need medical support and supervision, psychological services, and policies for monitoring those who are at risk.…”

Section: Organizational Changementioning

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Addressing Occupational Stress in Dancers

Hernandez

2012

Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance

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Section: Effects Of Stressmentioning

confidence: 96%

Section: Effects Of Stressmentioning

confidence: 97%

Section: Effects Of Stressmentioning

confidence: 98%

Section: Organizational Changementioning

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Addressing Occupational Stress in Dancers

Hernandez

2012

Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance

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“…Así, parece que los factores psicológicos tienen gran importancia en las LD (Spano, 2008). Después de dos décadas de producción científi-ca en este sentido, se pueden observar 5 líneas fundamentales de investigación.…”

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El modelo global psicológico de las lesiones deportivas [A global psychological model of the sportive injuries]

Zafra

García-Más

2009

Acción psicol.

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En parte, este trabajo se ha realizado gracias a la ayuda 05691/PPC/07 (Fundación Séneca, Agencia Regional de Ciencia y Tecnología de Murcia), y a la ayuda 2008/09RM de la Cátedra Real Madrid.Universidad Europea de Madrid. ResumenLa relación entre factores psicológicos y lesiones deportivas ha sido objeto de estudio por los investigadores desde hace años, y aunque se pueden establecer líneas de investigación muy claras, sigue existiendo una gran dispersión de datos, teorías y conceptos. Partiendo de este estado de cosas, se ha considerado la necesidad de definir un modelo global psicológico de lesiones deportivas, que sea comprensivo, multi-conceptual, predictivo y demostrable empírica y/o experimentalmente. En este trabajo se presenta el Modelo Global Psicológico de las Lesiones Deportivas (MGPsLD), con los tres ejes que lo definen: un eje causal, un eje temporal y un eje conceptual. Asimismo, se revisan las variables psicológicas y situacionales del MGPsLD más relevantes aparecidas en la literatura científica; y, finalmente, se determinan las consecuencias metodológicas que se derivan del uso de este modelo. Por último, se discute la necesidad de la validación del modelo, en sus tres ejes, lo que implica el desarrollo de una estrategia global de estudios empíricos. AbstractThe links between psychological factors and sportive injuries have been studied from many time ago, and besides the existence of clear research lines, the field remains as a set of dispersed data, theories and concepts. From this assumption, the authors have designed a global psychological model of the sportive injuries, with the following features: comprehensive, multi-conceptual, predictive and ready to be proved both empirically and experimentally. In this paper we present the Global Psychological Model of the Sportive Injuries (MGPsLD) composed by three axis: Causal Axis; Temporal Axis; and Conceptual Axis. Also, we study the situational and psychological variables form the point of view of the MGPsLD, extracted from the scientific literature; and, finally, we determine the methodological consequences derived from the use of such model. Lastly, we discuss the need for the validation of the model, in its three axis, which implies the development of a global strategy of a set of empirical studies.

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Effects of Heart Rate Variability Biofeedback on EEG Alpha Asymmetry and Anxiety Symptoms in Male Athletes: A Pilot Study

Dziembowska

Izdebski

Rasmus

et al. 2015

Appl Psychophysiol Biofeedback

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Heart rate variability biofeedback (HRV-BFB) has been shown as useful tool to manage stress in various populations. The present study was designed to investigate whether the biofeedback-based stress management tool consisting of rhythmic breathing, actively self-generated positive emotions and a portable biofeedback device induce changes in athletes' HRV, EEG patterns, and self-reported anxiety and self-esteem. The study involved 41 healthy male athletes, aged 16-21 (mean 18.34 ± 1.36) years. Participants were randomly divided into two groups: biofeedback and control. Athletes in the biofeedback group received HRV biofeedback training, athletes in the control group didn't receive any intervention. During the randomized controlled trial (days 0-21), the mean anxiety score declined significantly for the intervention group (change-4 p < 0.001) but not for the control group (p = 0.817). In addition, as compared to the control, athletes in biofeedback group showed substantial and statistically significant improvement in heart rate variability indices and changes in power spectra of both theta and alpha brain waves, and alpha asymmetry. These changes suggest better self-control in the central nervous system and better flexibility of the autonomic nervous system in the group that received biofeedback training. A HRV biofeedback-based stress management tool may be beneficial for stress reduction for young male athletes.

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Impact of Life Stressors on Athletes

Cited by 5 publications

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Addressing Occupational Stress in Dancers

Addressing Occupational Stress in Dancers

El modelo global psicológico de las lesiones deportivas [A global psychological model of the sportive injuries]

Effects of Heart Rate Variability Biofeedback on EEG Alpha Asymmetry and Anxiety Symptoms in Male Athletes: A Pilot Study

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