The effectiveness and applicability of mindfulness intervention in psychological adaptation after sports injury: a systematic review.
Australian journal of psychology January 1, 2024 Siqi Liu, Young-Eun Noh 9 citations
Mindfulness interventions can help injured athletes psychologically adapt by reducing anxiety and depression, increasing pain tolerance, and improving well-being, though their effect on physiological recovery is minimal and applicability may be limited to specific injuries. The review calls for standardized protocols and notes gaps in optimal dosage, timing, and potential adverse effects.