The psychology of sport injury and rehabilitation [electronic resource] / edited by Monna Arvinen-Barrow and Natalie Walker.

9781135906139 (electronic book)
1135906130 (electronic book)
9780203552407 (electronic book)
9780415694957
0415694957
9780415695893
0415695899

New York, NY : Routledge, 2013.

English

1 online resource (xxii, 210 p.) : ill.

RD97 .P79 2013eb

617.1027

"Sport, physical activity and play are key constituents of social life, impacting Athletes routinely use psychological skills and interventions for performance enhancement but, perhaps surprisingly, not always to assist in recovery from injury. This book demonstrates the ways in which athletes and practitioners can transfer psychological skills to an injury and rehabilitation setting, to enhance recovery and the well-being of the athlete. Drawing on the very latest research in sport and exercise psychology, this book explores key psychological concepts relating to injury, explaining typical psychological responses to injury and psychological aspects of rehabilitation. Using case studies in every chapter to highlight the day-to-day reality of working with injured athletes, it introduces a series of practical interventions, skills and techniques, underpinned by an evidence-base, with a full explanation of how each might affect an athlete's recovery from injury. The Psychology of Sport Injury and Rehabilitation emphasises the importance of an holistic, multi-disciplinary approach to sports injury and rehabilitation. No other book examines the psychological aspects of both sports injury and the rehabilitation process, and therefore this is an essential resource for students, scholars and practitioners working in sport psychology, sports therapy, sports medicine or coaching"-- Provided by publisher.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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