PSYCH 124S Lecture Notes - Lecture 34: Therapy, Sport Psychology, The Injury
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Signs of poor adjustment to athletic injuries. Obsession with the question of when one can return to play. Denial (e. g. , the injury is no big deal ) Repeatedly coming back too soon and experiencing reinjury. Statements indicating that no matter what is done, recovery will not occur. Roles of sport psychology in injury rehabilitation. A holistic approach is needed, emphasizing the healing of both the mind and the body. Psychological factors play an important role in injury recovery (ievleva & Injury treatment should include psychological techniques to enhance the healing and recovery process. Athletes will not automatically transfer psychological skills used in athletics (e. g. , imagery) to the injury rehabilitation situation. Using relaxation and imagery during rehabilitation reduces anxiety and was associated with greater knee strength in athletes after knee surgery. Psychological factors (e. g. , self-talk, goal setting, self-motivation) also positively affect adherence to injury treatment protocols. Understand the three-phase process of rehabilitation and recovery:
