Case study exploring the role of music-assisted relaxation (MAR) for re-injury anxiety in tertiary-level cheerleaders with using thematic analysis

Competitive cheerleading is a dynamic sport characterised by intricate routines involving dance, stunts, and gymnastics. Athletes face the risk of injuries that not only impact their physical well-being but also introduce psychological challenges, particularly re-injury anxiety. This research explores the experiences of injury in cheerleading, focusing on sustaining injuries, responses to the thought of re-injury, skills for injury prevention, and the impact of re-injury anxiety during practice. Additionally, the study delves into mental preparedness, emphasising the development of a strong-willed mindset, the challenges of returning to practise prematurely, the unique affordances of cheerleading, and the importance of team relationships.
The investigation further examines rehabilitation and psychosocial support, uncovering the benefits and challenges of the rehabilitation process and athletes' previous experiences with psychosocial support. A novel aspect of the research involves exploring personal experiences of Music-assisted relaxation (MAR) in music therapy, considering perceived benefits, expectations, and individual encounters with this specific technique. The potential incorporation of MAR as a psychological strategy for managing re-injury anxiety during rehabilitation is a focal point of interest.

竞技啦啦操是一项充满活力的运动，其特点在于包含舞蹈、特技和体操的复杂编排。运动员面临着不仅影响其身体健康，还引发心理挑战的风险，尤其是复伤焦虑。本研究旨在探讨啦啦操中受伤的经历，重点关注受伤的维持、对复伤想法的反应、预防受伤的技能以及复伤焦虑在训练期间的影响。此外，研究深入探讨心理准备，强调培养坚韧意志的心态、提前返回训练的挑战、啦啦操的独特优势以及团队关系的重要性。调查进一步审视康复和心理社会支持，揭示康复过程中的益处和挑战，以及运动员在心理社会支持方面的先前经历。研究的一个新颖方面涉及探索音乐辅助放松（MAR）在音乐治疗中的个人体验，考虑其感知益处、期望以及与这一特定技术的个人遭遇。将MAR作为管理康复期间复伤焦虑的心理策略的潜在整合，是研究关注的焦点。