Athletic Injuries Flashcards
Give 3 reasons for the occurrence of injury in sport
- Competition
- High Speed/Confined Area
- Physical contact
- Illegal contact
- Psychological factors
Name the middle three sections of the Stress and Injury Model
Perception of threat (of situation)
Stress Response
Attention or Distraction
Name the top three sections of the Stress and Injury Model
Personality
History of Stressors
Coping Resources
What can be used to intervene in the Stress and Injury Model
PST’s
What are 3 direct mechanisms of the stress and injury relationship
Increased muscle tension
Attentional Disruption
Narrowing of peripheral vision
What are the 5 stages of the grief model (in order)
Denial Anger Bargaining Depression Acceptance
Explain the categories of Responses Theory (recovery from injury)
- Injury- relevant information processing
- Emotional upheaval and reactive behaviour
- Positive outlook and coping
What are some psychological responses to injury
Identity loss
Fear, anxiety, depression
Lack of confidence
Performance decrements
Give 4 signs of poor adjustment to injury
Anger or confusion Obsession of when they can return to play • Denial • Coming back too soon • Exaggerating accomplishments • Dwelling on minor physical complaints • Withdrawal • Mood swings • Loss of hope
What are the three phases in the phases of injury model
Injury
Rehabilitation
Return to Action
Describe the injury phase in the phases of injury model
Help the athlete deal with the emotional upheaval that accompanies the onset of injury
Describe the rehabilitation phase in the phases of injury model
Help athletes to sustain motivation and adherence to the rehab programme
Describe the return to action phase in the phases of injury model
Full recovery is not complete until the athlete can return to normal functioning
Give 3 positive sides of injury
Personal growth
Psychological based performance enhancement
Physical and technical development
Improve additional skills
Give 2 key PST skills to use in Rehab phase of injury recovery
Imagery
Self Talk
Relaxation Goal Setting