Why the study?
Does deep diaphragmatic breathing improve physiological stress reactivity in varsity athletes?
Does deep diaphragmatic breathing improve physiological stress reactivity in varsity athletes?
Deep diaphragmatic breathing is an effective tool to improve physiological stress reactivity in athletes compared to progressive muscle relaxation.
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Diaphragmatic breathing may be prioritized over progressive muscle relaxation for acute stress management in athletes; extends RCT evidence to varsity populations.
Hunt et al. (2018) studied this question.