Toward a Hybrid Dual-Framework Model: Comparative Efficacy of Mind-Body Physical Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Enhancing Mental Health and Performance Among Young Competitive Athletes

Purnima Kumari; Satyaratan Prasad Singh; SUPRIYA KRISHNAN

doi:10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i06.63813

Toward a Hybrid Dual-Framework Model: Comparative Efficacy of Mind-Body Physical Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Enhancing Mental Health and Performance Among Young Competitive Athletes

Author(s)	Mrs. Purnima Kumari, Prof. Dr. Satyaratan Prasad Singh, Dr. SUPRIYA KRISHNAN
Country	India
Abstract	Competitive athletes face intense stressors that compromise mental well-being and performance. This randomized controlled trial compared Mind-Body Physical Therapy (MBPT)—integrating mindfulness, yoga, breathing, and somatic techniques—with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), focusing on cognitive restructuring, visualization, and behavioral activation, in 100 young athletes (aged 20–25) reporting elevated stress and anxiety. Both interventions, delivered over 12 sessions in four weeks, significantly reduced perceived stress (PSS) and sports anxiety (SAS-2), improved emotional regulation (ERQ), and enhanced performance ratings (SPRS; all p < 0.001). MBPT showed superior physiological benefits, including greater heart rate variability increases (mean +12.7 ms, d = 0.80) and muscle tension reductions (d = 0.69), indicating stronger autonomic and somatic regulation. CBT excelled in cognitive domains, with larger gains in goal attainment (d = 0.75) and reappraisal (d = 0.82). No overall between-group differences emerged, but effect sizes revealed complementary strengths aligning with recent trends in hybrid approaches (e.g., mindfulness-integrated CBT and acceptance-commitment models). These findings support a novel dual-framework integrative model combining bottom-up somatic regulation (MBPT) with top-down cognitive strategies (CBT) for personalized, holistic mental training. This hybrid paradigm addresses gaps in athlete-specific interventions, promoting resilience, cultural adaptability (e.g., yoga in diverse contexts), and long-term well-being. Future research should evaluate combined protocols using biomarkers and longitudinal designs to optimize mental health support in high-performance sports.
Keywords	Athlete mental health, Mind-Body Physical Therapy (MBPT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Sports performance, Stress reduction, Integrative model, Emotional regulation, Hybrid interventions.
Field	Physical Science
Published In	Volume 7, Issue 6, November-December 2025
Published On	2025-12-30
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i06.63813

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