Pilot study of the efficacy of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) intervention for injured Division 1 student-athletes
A study examining the use of EMDR therapy for student athletes who had previously been injured.
Article Abstract
“Four NCAA Division I student-athletes, who had previously been injured, volunteered to participate in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy (EMDR) and completed both pre and post test measures. The sessions ranged from five to eight treatments and results on the Profile of Mood States 2nd Edition – Adult Short (POMS 2-A Short) indicated notable decreases on Total Mood Disturbance and Tension/Anxiety scales. Increases were found on the Vigor/Activity scale (Positive Mood State). The student-athletes who participated in the study achieved “personal records” in 11 of the 17 potential areas of measure for a “personal record” in their sport. In addition, some student-athletes achieved multiple “personal records” in some of their events. Utilizing EMDR therapy with student-athletes who are experiencing distress or declining performance should receive notable consideration by mental health clinicians who are providing therapeutic services to collegiate student-athletes.”
—Description from publisher
Article Access
Open Access
Trenhaile, J., Trenhaile, T., & Munce, T. (2025). Pilot study of the efficacy of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) intervention for injured Division 1 student-athletes. The Sport Journal, 27. Open access: https://thesportjournal.org/article/pilot-study-of-the-efficacy-of-eye-movement-desensitization-and-reprocessing-emdr-intervention-for-injured-division-i-student-athletes/
Date
February 21, 2025
Creator(s)
Jay Trenhaile, Thayer Trenhaile, Thayne Munce
Topics
Performance Enhancement
Client Population
Athletes
Extent
13 pages
Publisher
United States Sports Academy
APA Citation
Trenhaile, J., Trenhaile, T., & Munce, T. (2025). Pilot study of the efficacy of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) intervention for injured Division 1 student-athletes. The Sport Journal, 27. Open access: https://thesportjournal.org/article/pilot-study-of-the-efficacy-of-eye-movement-desensitization-and-reprocessing-emdr-intervention-for-injured-division-i-student-athletes/
Audience
EMDR Therapists
Language
English
Content Type
Article, Peer-Reviewed
Access Type
External Resource, Open Access