A Randomized Crossover, Pilot Study Examining the Effect of Acupuncture in the Management of Competitive Anxiety in Athletes

A Randomized Crossover, Pilot Study Examining the Effect of Acupuncture in the Management of Competitive Anxiety in Athletes

Background : Excessive competitive anxiety induces adverse effects on athletic performance and planning efficient management methods is crucial. Objectives: We aimed to assess the effects of acupuncture on competitive anxiety. Methods : In this cross-over study, 20 male soccer players under 21 years...

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Main Authors: Mohammad Khojastefar, Maryam Selk-Ghaffari, Amir-Hossein Memari, Farzin Halabchi, Tohid Seif-Barghi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Medical Association of Pharmacopuncture Institute 2021-08-01
Series:Journal of Acupuncture & Meridian Studies
Subjects:
competitive anxiety
athletes
acupuncture
Online Access:https://www.journal-jams.org/journal/view.html?doi=10.51507/j.jams.2021.14.4.149

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