AOSSM Specialty Day 2023 with ISAKOS - no CME-1. AOSSM-ISAKOS - Session IV

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In this video, Dr. Webster discusses the psychology of return to play in sports. She explains that there is a growing body of literature on the psychological factors associated with recovery from sports injuries. Athletes often experience mood disturbances and negative emotions, which can threaten their athletic identity. Factors such as coping strategies, rehab adherence, self-efficacy, and locus of control are important in the recovery process. Fear of reinjury is a common reason why athletes may not return to sport. Psychological readiness, which includes emotions and confidence, is a key factor in determining if an athlete is ready to return to sport. It can also predict return to pre-injury performance and the risk of future injury. Psychological readiness scores have been found to be predictive of returning to sport in both adults and young athletes. Additionally, athletes with higher psychological readiness tend to perform better upon their return. There is also evidence that psychological readiness is associated with the risk of second injury. Overall, understanding the psychological factors involved in return to play can help improve outcomes for athletes.

Keywords

psychology

return to play

sports injuries

psychological factors

recovery process