As an athlete or anyone that has been injured, there have probably been a million and one things going through your mind at the time of injury. Take a look at this article that discusses the psychology of injury. I wanted to hear your thoughts and see if you can relate to anything? Did you learn anything new?
It was very interesting reading through this article because of how much I can relate to it. I know when I tore my ACL it was on the day of my county track meet and I was very stressed because I wanted to do good against 20 other girls. I happened to make it to finals which meant I got 3 more jumps. Unfortunately on my last jump of my senior year I ended my career by blowing my knee out. When I think about it now and reading this article there's so much information that matches to that very moment of my life. Like I said before stress was a big factor for me at that time and as it was said in the article athlete's who tend to be stress will most likely not focus 100% causing a huge risk for injuries. One thing I did learn from reading through the article was the different reactions. For example one was social which meant that the athlete's only support is through a sport causing them to struggle. Going through the rehab stage there were some ups and downs for me. One thing that I know that I struggled with was jumping. I was afraid of doing this because jumping was a mechanism of tearing my ACL, MCL and meniscus. But without my physical therapist I wouldn’t be where I’m at today. He pushed me to do better and allowed me to realize that everything was mental and if I didn’t get that through my head I would never overcome my injury. Now with the returning to play, I can’t really relate to being afraid to play again because I miss the sport I use to play and my goal is to get back on the soccer field. I feel like as an athlete going back to your sport after an injury you can’t be nervous or afraid because that’s creating a risk factor of re-injury.
I thank the good Lord above that I personally have not been seriously injured while participating in anything, so I personally do not relate to this article. However after reading this article I can definitely say that by having friends and teammates that have gone through ACL tears, concussions and various other minor injuries to serious injuries I can for sure say that I have seen them go through all of the things that were talked about in the article, I’ve seen people who were the hardest tacklers back away from a challenge because they tore their ACL the previous season, or people who used to never be afraid to clear a ball with their head take the risk of taking a ball out of the air with their foot instead because they had a concussion. I did learn something new by reading the article, while I may have noticed all of the things I previously mentioned, I just did not know that it was because they were either consciously or subconsciously making those decisions, but by reading this article I now know that they made those decisions because of their injury and not because they made a wrong tactical choice as I thought during the game or practice when I witnessed it.
This article talks about how the psychology of an injury can be related to the field of sports medicine. In the field of sports medicine, the goal is to return an athlete to the game. However, an athlete has a different perspective on an injury which can be devastating to them. That being said, this article shares four ways to help ease the rehabilitation process for an athlete. The first way is to understand the reasoning behind an injury because it can be physical, but it could also be psychological. The second way is to know the athletes reaction to an injury because everyone can react differently. The way that a professional helps an athlete react to the injury can help with the rehabilitation process. It is important for the professional to help motivate that athlete to overcome their injury. Last, it is critical to understand that even though an athlete may physically be ready to return to play they may not mentally be ready to return to play. That concept can make a huge difference in the recovery for an athlete. I think this article makes some very good ways to help an athlete overcome an injury. I have personally never had an injury worse than having a sprained ankle which healed in a week or two. However, I have seen injuries completely ruin an athletes chance to compete again which may have been avoidable if they knew how to correctly cope with their injury.
An athlete can become completely devastated after an injury that makes them not only physically but physiologically broken as well. Many aspects of an injury an athletic trainer needs to be aware of to make sure the player can heal completely and be sane in the mind, body and spirit to be 100% confident once they are finished with rehab. If all the player is thinking about is not getting injured while they return then they will play hesitant and possible re-injury can occur. If this player only way to feel they have an impact is through sports then keeping their mind positive is key and to not allow them to think on the financial burden as well. Finding new ways to keep the athlete engaged throughout rehab is key to success by changing up routine to make it not be such a drag and a monotonous process. Some athletes respond to different levels of care whether it be yelling like a drill sergeant, or some may be more sensitive and need a cheerleader type talking them through rehab. The final and crucial step after rehab is complete is to make sure they are not hesitant to return to play and no anxiety at all. This could effect their play on the field and they can have a psychological block not allowing them to go 100% for fear of re-injury.
There are reasons that athletes become injured, as sad as it sounds. Sometimes when an athletes is facing large amounts of stress and anxiety, their mind is not focused fully on the physical task at hand. But even of a person isn't under stress or facing anxiety, an injury may still happen. Different people and different injuries can cause different reactions, no person is going to respond the to an injury the same. I have had one big injury in my life, my sophomore year of high school I tore my ACL and meniscus playing basketball. The worst part is that even though the injury happened in January, I didn't know it was torn until mid May. The doctors kept telling me to go to rehab, get strong, work my muscles. They thought it was just a subluxation, and that I was fine. I was not fine, I was also a thrower at the time, and during practice I was throwing shot-put and my knee gave out on me. Finally we went back and I had an MRI which revealed that my ACL was completely shredded and that my meniscus was torn as well. Going that long with a knee injury took a toll on my mentally, I was able to return to play with 6-7 months, but I had a massive knee brace that I wore, because I was afraid of my knee giving out on me again. It wasn’t until I came to college and and started throwing here that I gained the trust back in my knee and no longer wear my knee brace.
In this article is explains to us about the different reasons someone might experience an injury and the different ways psychology is involved. I have experienced a few injuries while I was playing sports, one of them being a back injury, and I have first hand knowledge about how it can affect you not just physically but also mentally. Every person deals with injuries differently and this article explains some of the ways. One reason the article explains why someone could be injured is due to stress. The article says that if you are stressed your body can experience physiological tension. Also if you are stressed you are not as focused on the activity you are doing and that can cause injuries. The article also talks about how people react differently and I have experienced this many times. The article says some ways people react are they worry about different things such as; physiological, financial, social, and logistical problems. I know when I was injured I worried a lot about when I could get back into the sport I love and I wonder why it had to happen to me and why then. When I hurt my back it was in the middle of my Junior year of high school when I was excelling in my sport. When people get hurt, many of them get very upset and maybe even depressed. This article also talks about how if someone is hurt we need to find a way to motivate them to rehabilitate the injured muscle or bone. I know a lot of people who have experienced injuries and do not want to do rehab because they feel as if it might be pointless and even if they do rehab it could happen again. Lastly, the article talks about how even if the athlete is ready to get back into play physically we have to make sure they are mentally ready to participate. As said earlier, stress can be a causation of injury and if they are stressed from all the rehab and being nervous it could happen again the chances of it happening again are more likely.
Injury is a very important part of not only an athletes career but also the athletic trainer as well. Rehabilitation is a process that can take a long-extended period of time and can also be relatively quick, depending on the injury that has taken place. There are four ways that an athletic trainer can help the patient through the injury. They consist of reasons, reaction, rehabilitation, and return. The first is reasons, which is why the injury actually occurred. This can range from an increased risk because of stress or anxiety but it can also be decreased through the help of athletic trainers. The next idea is reaction which might be one of the most important when dealing with a patient. If the individual has suffered a severe injury, the athletic trainers must keep calm and not react to this any differently than any other injury. This will reduce the stress levels of the patient and will also decrease the likelihood of shock. The four reasons for this are: psychological, financial, social, and logistical. These can all effect the outcome of how someone reasons to the situation that they are in. The third idea is most commonly known, rehabilitation. This is the recovery portion of the injury and it is important to keep the athlete motivated and on track with continually putting forth effort in the recovery process, especially one that could take several months. Keeping a positive mindset in recovery is key. The final portion is return to play. This is when the athlete is prepared to come back into the game, pain free. They have to be cleared to do so by a physician so that they are able to return to play without any issues arising. However, many athletes are very vulnerable during this time because they fear the possibility of re-injury or are unsure of their abilities. Knowing these steps can help the athletes overcome these injuries.
Some of the main reasons that injuries happen are psychological problems. Athletes are not only affected by their surroundings but they also have to make sure they stay on top of their mental problems also. Psychological tension is said to increase the injuries within athletes. Also when athletes are dealing with stress they tend to focus more on it then the activity they are performing so they are more likely to cause injury because of that. I understand that psychological problems have a huge affect on athletes but their isn’t really a lot of awareness that I personally see to help prevent those athletes that are affected from pushing themselves to injury. When it comes to me personally, I get very stressed and I don’t know how to deal with it besides going out and running my fastest and hardest mile or 5k or whatever I may be running that day. That is because that is how I was taught growing up is to take out your stress, anger, and whatever feelings you may have, take them out on the event that you are running, not other people. When it comes to dealing with the aftermath of getting injured the athletic trainer can also sometimes help the athletes get through some of the things the athlete is dealing with. Athletes, most of the time, suffer from many mental illnesses and they just need to know how to properly deal with them and who to contact if they cant do it by themselves.
Everyone reacts to injuries differently, whether it is not a "good time" to have an injury or the team "needs" them so they can not be injured or sometimes they just accept the fact that they will not be able to play for a while. All of these different reactions play a different role on an athlete’s mind, whether it is good or bad. In high school I was the only fast runner on our team so I refused to be injured even though that was not the approach to take. I refused to sit out of practices when something was bothering me, which only lead to more serious injuries. Eventually I got to the point when I could no longer handle the pain, resulting in the removal of play for eight weeks. When a person does think they will get back to playing at their full potential, it can take a toll on their mindset. This can lead them to refusing to do physical therapy because they have no motivation. Having a good, positive mindset when it comes to getting over an injury is extremely important and necessary. Physical therapist and athletic trainers can help keep this positive attitude by encouraging the athlete, making their rehab fun and interesting, or doing everything they can to get the athlete playing again.
This article was very interesting to read and learn about how an injury can be influenced by the state of your own mind. Psychology plays a huge role in life, with how your mind works while even playing a role in injuries. The article starts off by talking about how stress and anxiety can actually play a role in getting injured. I never thought about this, but it does make sense that if you are stressed about a lot of things then you are not focused fully on the physical activity you are doing. While doing physical activity you maybe distracted, which could lead to you potentially getting injured. After getting injured, a person's reactions can vary depending on their financial, mental and social state. Having money to pay for rehab while also having a support group is key to recovering from any injury. The article also talks about rehab and how it can be a long process for the athlete, which makes them become impatient and just want to be done with it. For me personally, I have been lucky and haven't had too serious of injuries so I can not relate to the long process of rehab. Lastly, the article talks about how an athlete can be nervous to return to play due to fear of reinjury and low confidence. Recovering from an injury can be a long process in which you need to have a positive attitude towards, in order to recover in the shortest time frame.
I had never though stress and anxiety had played a role in my risk of injury, it was normally a freak accident when my injuries occurred. Through an injury a lot of thoughts go through an athlete’s head, especially during the waiting period of the final results. During my injuries psychological issues played a huge part, I always felt like I was letting people down and was not playing my role in the team. I do feel as finances may play a part in an athlete getting a minor injury evaluated because they may not have the money to pay for the visits, x-rays, and possibly MRI’s in necessary. Because they put off minor injuries and play on them and more severe injuries can happen due to not wanting to spend the money on a doctor’s visit. Rehabilitation can have a positive or negative effect on depending on how the athletic trainer cares out the process. It is important that the AT keeps the athlete doing new things so that he or she does not come in to do the same thing three to four times a week. Keeping motivation in the athlete is key to returning to activity and getting them back to what they love.
When thinking about sports injuries I never thought about stress and anxiety playing a key role in injuries in athletes. I always just thought that it just happened becasue someone when ito a tackle wrong or their body just couldn't handle the impact. But now that I think about how stress and anxiety play a role it makes total sence. I have had a few injuries over the years an thinking about it all the whole process do think that I was lucky in the process because I did have a good support system and I wasn't worried about payments of the surgery I needed. Having a repeat or similar area inujury is I think harder to deal with at first but them at the same time being able to know that you got through it once might help you through the second time. Through the rehibilitstion I liked knowing where I stood in the process so I was knowladgebale of what was going on. Returning to play can be very difficult. I know that when I was returning to play I was nervous and anxious to come back which I think was the reason why I got hurt again my senior year of high school. I do think at the collegient level it is ideal for the athletes to be involved with other groups because if there athletic career ends due to injury they need to have a support system out of the team so that they don't get lost if they are not able to return.
I feel like I can relate to this article a lot because I tore my ACL and it was devastating to me because my life was soccer and that is a huge injury in soccer to have. Like what this article says with it's reasons of why it can happen, one reason is stress and when I did it I was very stressed because it was right around the time of the SAT which is a very stressful time. Then with the reaction I feel like I had a surprised and upset reaction, but it never got me to down it just made me want to work as hard as I could at getting better, Physical therapy was my motivation and what kept me going. And that had to do with me rehabilitation my Physical therapist was my biggest fan she keep my mind and body right, she knew what my goal was and she helped me get there, even after I was cleared she stayed in contact with me and even came and watched me play, because of how proud she was of where I was now, and from where I was when she first met me. Then with the return I defiantly felt some anxiety about coming back, and had some low confidence because of how long I was out, but I had support which made me get over it, from my family, my coach, and my teammates. So just from my personal experience everything this article is saying is very important for a player who has been injured and wants to play again.
It was very interesting reading through this article because of how much I can relate to it. I know when I tore my ACL it was on the day of my county track meet and I was very stressed because I wanted to do good against 20 other girls. I happened to make it to finals which meant I got 3 more jumps. Unfortunately on my last jump of my senior year I ended my career by blowing my knee out. When I think about it now and reading this article there's so much information that matches to that very moment of my life. Like I said before stress was a big factor for me at that time and as it was said in the article athlete's who tend to be stress will most likely not focus 100% causing a huge risk for injuries. One thing I did learn from reading through the article was the different reactions. For example one was social which meant that the athlete's only support is through a sport causing them to struggle. Going through the rehab stage there were some ups and downs for me. One thing that I know that I struggled with was jumping. I was afraid of doing this because jumping was a mechanism of tearing my ACL, MCL and meniscus. But without my physical therapist I wouldn’t be where I’m at today. He pushed me to do better and allowed me to realize that everything was mental and if I didn’t get that through my head I would never overcome my injury. Now with the returning to play, I can’t really relate to being afraid to play again because I miss the sport I use to play and my goal is to get back on the soccer field. I feel like as an athlete going back to your sport after an injury you can’t be nervous or afraid because that’s creating a risk factor of re-injury.
ReplyDeleteI thank the good Lord above that I personally have not been seriously injured while participating in anything, so I personally do not relate to this article. However after reading this article I can definitely say that by having friends and teammates that have gone through ACL tears, concussions and various other minor injuries to serious injuries I can for sure say that I have seen them go through all of the things that were talked about in the article, I’ve seen people who were the hardest tacklers back away from a challenge because they tore their ACL the previous season, or people who used to never be afraid to clear a ball with their head take the risk of taking a ball out of the air with their foot instead because they had a concussion. I did learn something new by reading the article, while I may have noticed all of the things I previously mentioned, I just did not know that it was because they were either consciously or subconsciously making those decisions, but by reading this article I now know that they made those decisions because of their injury and not because they made a wrong tactical choice as I thought during the game or practice when I witnessed it.
ReplyDeleteThis article talks about how the psychology of an injury can be related to the field of sports medicine. In the field of sports medicine, the goal is to return an athlete to the game. However, an athlete has a different perspective on an injury which can be devastating to them. That being said, this article shares four ways to help ease the rehabilitation process for an athlete. The first way is to understand the reasoning behind an injury because it can be physical, but it could also be psychological. The second way is to know the athletes reaction to an injury because everyone can react differently. The way that a professional helps an athlete react to the injury can help with the rehabilitation process. It is important for the professional to help motivate that athlete to overcome their injury. Last, it is critical to understand that even though an athlete may physically be ready to return to play they may not mentally be ready to return to play. That concept can make a huge difference in the recovery for an athlete. I think this article makes some very good ways to help an athlete overcome an injury. I have personally never had an injury worse than having a sprained ankle which healed in a week or two. However, I have seen injuries completely ruin an athletes chance to compete again which may have been avoidable if they knew how to correctly cope with their injury.
ReplyDeleteAn athlete can become completely devastated after an injury that makes them not only physically but physiologically broken as well. Many aspects of an injury an athletic trainer needs to be aware of to make sure the player can heal completely and be sane in the mind, body and spirit to be 100% confident once they are finished with rehab. If all the player is thinking about is not getting injured while they return then they will play hesitant and possible re-injury can occur. If this player only way to feel they have an impact is through sports then keeping their mind positive is key and to not allow them to think on the financial burden as well. Finding new ways to keep the athlete engaged throughout rehab is key to success by changing up routine to make it not be such a drag and a monotonous process. Some athletes respond to different levels of care whether it be yelling like a drill sergeant, or some may be more sensitive and need a cheerleader type talking them through rehab. The final and crucial step after rehab is complete is to make sure they are not hesitant to return to play and no anxiety at all. This could effect their play on the field and they can have a psychological block not allowing them to go 100% for fear of re-injury.
ReplyDeleteThere are reasons that athletes become injured, as sad as it sounds. Sometimes when an athletes is facing large amounts of stress and anxiety, their mind is not focused fully on the physical task at hand. But even of a person isn't under stress or facing anxiety, an injury may still happen. Different people and different injuries can cause different reactions, no person is going to respond the to an injury the same. I have had one big injury in my life, my sophomore year of high school I tore my ACL and meniscus playing basketball. The worst part is that even though the injury happened in January, I didn't know it was torn until mid May. The doctors kept telling me to go to rehab, get strong, work my muscles. They thought it was just a subluxation, and that I was fine. I was not fine, I was also a thrower at the time, and during practice I was throwing shot-put and my knee gave out on me. Finally we went back and I had an MRI which revealed that my ACL was completely shredded and that my meniscus was torn as well. Going that long with a knee injury took a toll on my mentally, I was able to return to play with 6-7 months, but I had a massive knee brace that I wore, because I was afraid of my knee giving out on me again. It wasn’t until I came to college and and started throwing here that I gained the trust back in my knee and no longer wear my knee brace.
ReplyDeleteIn this article is explains to us about the different reasons someone might experience an injury and the different ways psychology is involved. I have experienced a few injuries while I was playing sports, one of them being a back injury, and I have first hand knowledge about how it can affect you not just physically but also mentally. Every person deals with injuries differently and this article explains some of the ways. One reason the article explains why someone could be injured is due to stress. The article says that if you are stressed your body can experience physiological tension. Also if you are stressed you are not as focused on the activity you are doing and that can cause injuries. The article also talks about how people react differently and I have experienced this many times. The article says some ways people react are they worry about different things such as; physiological, financial, social, and logistical problems. I know when I was injured I worried a lot about when I could get back into the sport I love and I wonder why it had to happen to me and why then. When I hurt my back it was in the middle of my Junior year of high school when I was excelling in my sport. When people get hurt, many of them get very upset and maybe even depressed. This article also talks about how if someone is hurt we need to find a way to motivate them to rehabilitate the injured muscle or bone. I know a lot of people who have experienced injuries and do not want to do rehab because they feel as if it might be pointless and even if they do rehab it could happen again. Lastly, the article talks about how even if the athlete is ready to get back into play physically we have to make sure they are mentally ready to participate. As said earlier, stress can be a causation of injury and if they are stressed from all the rehab and being nervous it could happen again the chances of it happening again are more likely.
ReplyDeleteInjury is a very important part of not only an athletes career but also the athletic trainer as well. Rehabilitation is a process that can take a long-extended period of time and can also be relatively quick, depending on the injury that has taken place. There are four ways that an athletic trainer can help the patient through the injury. They consist of reasons, reaction, rehabilitation, and return. The first is reasons, which is why the injury actually occurred. This can range from an increased risk because of stress or anxiety but it can also be decreased through the help of athletic trainers. The next idea is reaction which might be one of the most important when dealing with a patient. If the individual has suffered a severe injury, the athletic trainers must keep calm and not react to this any differently than any other injury. This will reduce the stress levels of the patient and will also decrease the likelihood of shock. The four reasons for this are: psychological, financial, social, and logistical. These can all effect the outcome of how someone reasons to the situation that they are in. The third idea is most commonly known, rehabilitation. This is the recovery portion of the injury and it is important to keep the athlete motivated and on track with continually putting forth effort in the recovery process, especially one that could take several months. Keeping a positive mindset in recovery is key. The final portion is return to play. This is when the athlete is prepared to come back into the game, pain free. They have to be cleared to do so by a physician so that they are able to return to play without any issues arising. However, many athletes are very vulnerable during this time because they fear the possibility of re-injury or are unsure of their abilities. Knowing these steps can help the athletes overcome these injuries.
ReplyDeleteSome of the main reasons that injuries happen are psychological problems. Athletes are not only affected by their surroundings but they also have to make sure they stay on top of their mental problems also. Psychological tension is said to increase the injuries within athletes. Also when athletes are dealing with stress they tend to focus more on it then the activity they are performing so they are more likely to cause injury because of that. I understand that psychological problems have a huge affect on athletes but their isn’t really a lot of awareness that I personally see to help prevent those athletes that are affected from pushing themselves to injury. When it comes to me personally, I get very stressed and I don’t know how to deal with it besides going out and running my fastest and hardest mile or 5k or whatever I may be running that day. That is because that is how I was taught growing up is to take out your stress, anger, and whatever feelings you may have, take them out on the event that you are running, not other people. When it comes to dealing with the aftermath of getting injured the athletic trainer can also sometimes help the athletes get through some of the things the athlete is dealing with. Athletes, most of the time, suffer from many mental illnesses and they just need to know how to properly deal with them and who to contact if they cant do it by themselves.
ReplyDeleteEveryone reacts to injuries differently, whether it is not a "good time" to have an injury or the team "needs" them so they can not be injured or sometimes they just accept the fact that they will not be able to play for a while. All of these different reactions play a different role on an athlete’s mind, whether it is good or bad. In high school I was the only fast runner on our team so I refused to be injured even though that was not the approach to take. I refused to sit out of practices when something was bothering me, which only lead to more serious injuries. Eventually I got to the point when I could no longer handle the pain, resulting in the removal of play for eight weeks. When a person does think they will get back to playing at their full potential, it can take a toll on their mindset. This can lead them to refusing to do physical therapy because they have no motivation. Having a good, positive mindset when it comes to getting over an injury is extremely important and necessary. Physical therapist and athletic trainers can help keep this positive attitude by encouraging the athlete, making their rehab fun and interesting, or doing everything they can to get the athlete playing again.
ReplyDeleteThis article was very interesting to read and learn about how an injury can be influenced by the state of your own mind. Psychology plays a huge role in life, with how your mind works while even playing a role in injuries. The article starts off by talking about how stress and anxiety can actually play a role in getting injured. I never thought about this, but it does make sense that if you are stressed about a lot of things then you are not focused fully on the physical activity you are doing. While doing physical activity you maybe distracted, which could lead to you potentially getting injured. After getting injured, a person's reactions can vary depending on their financial, mental and social state. Having money to pay for rehab while also having a support group is key to recovering from any injury. The article also talks about rehab and how it can be a long process for the athlete, which makes them become impatient and just want to be done with it. For me personally, I have been lucky and haven't had too serious of injuries so I can not relate to the long process of rehab. Lastly, the article talks about how an athlete can be nervous to return to play due to fear of reinjury and low confidence. Recovering from an injury can be a long process in which you need to have a positive attitude towards, in order to recover in the shortest time frame.
ReplyDeleteI had never though stress and anxiety had played a role in my risk of injury, it was normally a freak accident when my injuries occurred. Through an injury a lot of thoughts go through an athlete’s head, especially during the waiting period of the final results. During my injuries psychological issues played a huge part, I always felt like I was letting people down and was not playing my role in the team. I do feel as finances may play a part in an athlete getting a minor injury evaluated because they may not have the money to pay for the visits, x-rays, and possibly MRI’s in necessary. Because they put off minor injuries and play on them and more severe injuries can happen due to not wanting to spend the money on a doctor’s visit. Rehabilitation can have a positive or negative effect on depending on how the athletic trainer cares out the process. It is important that the AT keeps the athlete doing new things so that he or she does not come in to do the same thing three to four times a week. Keeping motivation in the athlete is key to returning to activity and getting them back to what they love.
ReplyDeleteWhen thinking about sports injuries I never thought about stress and anxiety playing a key role in injuries in athletes. I always just thought that it just happened becasue someone when ito a tackle wrong or their body just couldn't handle the impact. But now that I think about how stress and anxiety play a role it makes total sence. I have had a few injuries over the years an thinking about it all the whole process do think that I was lucky in the process because I did have a good support system and I wasn't worried about payments of the surgery I needed. Having a repeat or similar area inujury is I think harder to deal with at first but them at the same time being able to know that you got through it once might help you through the second time. Through the rehibilitstion I liked knowing where I stood in the process so I was knowladgebale of what was going on. Returning to play can be very difficult. I know that when I was returning to play I was nervous and anxious to come back which I think was the reason why I got hurt again my senior year of high school. I do think at the collegient level it is ideal for the athletes to be involved with other groups because if there athletic career ends due to injury they need to have a support system out of the team so that they don't get lost if they are not able to return.
ReplyDeleteI feel like I can relate to this article a lot because I tore my ACL and it was devastating to me because my life was soccer and that is a huge injury in soccer to have. Like what this article says with it's reasons of why it can happen, one reason is stress and when I did it I was very stressed because it was right around the time of the SAT which is a very stressful time. Then with the reaction I feel like I had a surprised and upset reaction, but it never got me to down it just made me want to work as hard as I could at getting better, Physical therapy was my motivation and what kept me going. And that had to do with me rehabilitation my Physical therapist was my biggest fan she keep my mind and body right, she knew what my goal was and she helped me get there, even after I was cleared she stayed in contact with me and even came and watched me play, because of how proud she was of where I was now, and from where I was when she first met me. Then with the return I defiantly felt some anxiety about coming back, and had some low confidence because of how long I was out, but I had support which made me get over it, from my family, my coach, and my teammates. So just from my personal experience everything this article is saying is very important for a player who has been injured and wants to play again.
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