EFFECT OF RELAXATION TECHNIQUESON INJURY REHABILITATION OUTCOMES OF ATHLETES IN NORTH-CENTRAL NIGERIA

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dc.contributor.authorSemiu ALASINRIN1 , Prof. Ibrahim Laro ABUBAKAR2, Mujib ALABIDUN3 , Ayobami Kazeem OLAOYE4
dc.date.accessioned2026-05-31T12:55:07Z
dc.date.available2026-05-31T12:55:07Z
dc.date.issued2026-03-26
dc.description.abstractThis study examined the effect of relaxation techniques on injury rehabilitation outcomes among injured athletes in North-Central Nigeria, while also assessing the moderating influence of gender and sports type. A quasi-experimental pre-test, post-test non-equivalent control group design was adopted, involving two groups: an experimental group (Niger State) exposed to relaxation techniques and a control group (Kwara State) that received a placebo intervention in the form of a personal hygiene guide. The population consisted of 39 injured athletes undergoing rehabilitation (Niger: 18; Kwara: 21).. A total enumeration sampling technique was used to include all athletes undergoing rehabilitation who met the inclusion criteria. The experimental group participated in an eight-week structured relaxation program incorporating progressive muscle relaxation, diaphragmatic breathing, guided imagery, and mindfulness meditation, while the control group attended parallel sessions on hygiene education. Data were collected using the Adapted Injury– Psychological Readiness to Return to Sport Scale (I-PRRS) and the Athlete Injury Rehabilitation Screening Checklist (AIR_SC), both with high reliability coefficients of 0.92 and 0.81, respectively. Data were analyzed using Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA) at a 0.05 significance level. The results revealed a significant effect of relaxation techniques on injury rehabilitation outcomes (F = 91.86, p < 0.05, partial η² = 0.72), indicating strong intervention effectiveness. However, gender and sports type showed no significant interaction effects, suggesting the intervention’s universal applicability. It was concluded that relaxation techniques enhance psychological readiness and recovery across all athlete groups. The study recommends that coaches and sports psychologists integrate relaxation techniques into rehabilitation programs to promote holistic, efficient, and humane recovery among injured athletes.
dc.identifier.issn1596-2504
dc.identifier.urihttps://kwasuspace.kwasu.edu.ng/handle/123456789/7321
dc.language.isoen
dc.titleEFFECT OF RELAXATION TECHNIQUESON INJURY REHABILITATION OUTCOMES OF ATHLETES IN NORTH-CENTRAL NIGERIA
dc.typeArticle
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