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How Music Can Help Athletes Recover from Sports Injuries

AASP

While this is widely considered the standard process to ‘properly’ heal an injury, there is a critical component that frequently goes untreated: the psychological symptoms experienced (Arvinen-Barrow & Walker, 2017). Let us dive into the neuroscience of sport injuries.</p>

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The Connection Between Athletic Identity and the Yips

AASP

Neuroception refers to how our nervous system constantly monitors threats from our surrounding environment and, in turn, can activate our internal survival response systems if we feel our safety is at risk (Porges, 2011). The Psychology Of Sport Injury And Rehabilitation. Review of Sport and Exercise Psychology.

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Psychological Effects of Music

Teen Health 101

Surely it comes to little surprise that music has a substantial psychological effect on people. Also, while matching music to our mood does have its psychological benefits, it can also trap one in a depressive, angry, or anxious mood state. By: Jaclyn Kotora, Contributing Writer. Edited by: Elias Azizi, Editor in Chief.

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Variations of Yoga: 5 Different Types of Yoga Explained

The Sporting

This type of yoga is directed towards providing you with strength in your endocrine system, nervous system, and helps in the detoxification of the blood. With the help of meditation, you help your body and mind get relaxed and restored for increased strength, endurance, and flexibility.

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Rhodiola’s Impact on Cellular Energy Production and Mitochondrial Function

Designs for Health

As an adaptogen, this plant promotes a healthy stress response by supporting non-specific general homeostasis when exposed to physical, chemical, biological, or psychological stressors. Furthermore, Rhodiola has been shown to stimulate noradrenaline, serotonin, dopamine, and acetylcholine receptors in the central nervous system.

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Using Your Eyes to Conquer Mental Blocks

AASP

In theory, if you train hard physically, get adequate recovery, and psychologically prepare yourself for competition, then the results should come. There are many possible causes for task-specific dystonia, but one explanation is that the athlete has experienced some form of unprocessed psychological trauma (e.g., H., & Fisher, L.

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GABA, Tyrosine, and Taurine: Amino Acids to Support a Healthy Mood

Designs for Health

The body’s neurological network is dependent on neurotransmitters, which are molecules that help support the body’s communication system. In times of psychological stress, nutrient depletion, and other imbalances, the neurological network may benefit from supportive building blocks and other molecules.