alive and kicking for 19 years.
currently studying in Republic Poly.
Diploma in Sports & Exercise Sciences.
part of Team Republic Canoe.
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23. Injured Athletes.
Thursday, January 28, 20102:28 PM
SPORT INJURY — HEALING THE MIND AND BODY by Nancy Rebel, SIRC Dealing with the physical side of injury is only half the battle. We can not forget to address the importance of healing the mind of the injured athlete. Many things can influence the way a person feels about their injury such as: the severity of the injury, previous injuries, their position on a team, their family and friends, and the type of sport they play. Girls often experience greater injury anxiety than boys. - All of these factors combine together to leave the athlete dealing not only with the injury but a whole host of fears and insecurities. A player may experience fear about feeling left-out of team activities. They may feel that they are letting themselves and their teammates down. Some may feel that they will lose their place on the team with prolonged absence. - Many may have a fear regarding their ability to return to their pre-injury skill level or re-injuring themselves. Some athletes have trouble with their self-esteem and self-worth, wondering who they are if they can not be the athlete they are used to being. feeling me? |