Can biofeedback training of psychophysiological responses enhance athletes' sport performance? A practitioner's perspective.

Background: In recent years, biofeedback has become increasingly popular for its proven success in peak performance training - the psychophysiological preparation of athletes for high-stakes sport competitions, such as the Olympic games. The aim of this research was to test whether an 8-week period of exposure to biofeedback training could improve the psychophysiological control over competitive anxiety and enhance athletic performance in participating subjects.

Methods: Participants of this study were highly competent athletes, each training in different sport disciplines.