psyc interventions Flashcards
what psyc factors increase acute injury risk
personality factors - aggressive, risk averse
psychosocial stress
stress response
poorer coping resources
what are the consequences of skipping meals and poor sleep
continued pattern = more risk of REDS = more risk of bone stress injuries
not as focused on training = higher risk of injury
greater fatigue
not getting adequate recovery
what psyc factors increase overuse injury risk
organisational stressors (toxic environment)
poor lifestyle choices and behaviours
what psyc strategies can reduce injury risk
stress management based interventions
hard to convince coaches and athletes that its worth it because its not measureable
what are the limitations and future directions of psyc research
narrow focus on mainly intra-individual interventions
should examine the impact of interventions that include the athletes environment, organisation, or culture, and how interventions can reduce injury risk
what are the 5 recommendations for sport injury prevention
screening
education
open communication and strong relationships
psyc safe sporting environment
psyc intervention strategies
how to use screening for sport injury prevention
screen for psychosocial stress, sleep quality, perceived recovery
should be everyday
not feasible for research context
how to use education for sport injury prevention
offer stakeholder and athlete education
education should contribute to reducing athlete stressors and mitigating against poor behavioural choices
athletes need to understand the performance related benefits of engaging with psyc interventions
how to use communication and relationships for sport injury prevention
facilitate open communication between athletes, coaches, and medical staff, to understand and ensure appropriate demands on the athlete
what are the roles of different team members in the psyc context
AT and coach must be aware of counselling role they play
team doctor also play a role in athletes that are overstressed (psyc referral should be routine)
coach is often first to notice athlete that is emotionally stressed
how to use sporting environment for sport injury prevention
create the type of environment that can encourage athletes to discuss and raise concerns about stressors, demands, and potential injuries
how to use psyc intervention strategies for sport injury prevention
adopt strategies
mindfulness stress management interventions
what is the role of sport psyc in injury rehab
educate the injured athlete
teach coping skills
foster social support
learn from injured athletes
