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Psychology in sports injury rehabilitation.

Authors :
Concannon M
Pringle B
Source :
British journal of nursing (Mark Allen Publishing) [Br J Nurs] 2012 Apr 26-May 9; Vol. 21 (8), pp. 484-90.
Publication Year :
2012

Abstract

Using the case study of an 18-year-old track athlete with a chronic Achilles tendinopathy, this article identifies risk factors associated with training for major athletic events, such as the forthcoming Olympic Games, and presents evidence for adopting a multidisciplinary approach to the treatment and management of athletic injury, addressing the physical aspects of the injury, as well as the psychological needs of the athlete. The athlete's GP and practice nurse, as well as a podiatrist and sport psychologist, are all involved in providing an accurate clinical diagnosis, effective physical intervention, and psychological skills training to address emotional issues and encourage adherence to the rehabilitation programme. Nurses, in both secondary and primary care, can play a crucial role; in this case, the practice nurse recognised the adverse impact that the injury was having on the athlete's emotional wellbeing before making a referral to a trained sport psychologist.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0966-0461
Volume :
21
Issue :
8
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
British journal of nursing (Mark Allen Publishing)
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
22585077
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.12968/bjon.2012.21.8.484