Author : Amari Boyd
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ISBN 13 :
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Book Synopsis Identification of Athletes at Risk for Developing Psychological Trauma Following Injury by : Amari Boyd
Download or read book Identification of Athletes at Risk for Developing Psychological Trauma Following Injury written by Amari Boyd and published by . This book was released on 2023 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Injuries are an inevitable experience for most collegiate varsity athletes. The higher intensity/impact collegiate varsity sports often result in more serious and complex injuries such as shoulder dislocations, acute bone fractures, and ligamental tears (i.e., Anterior cruciate ligament [ACL] or calcaneofibular ligament ruptures). For example, basketball, soccer, and gymnastics have greater risk for significant injuries due to the high impact nature of these sports. These sports are rife with abrupt changes in directional movements, sudden stoppage, running, sudden impact, and jumping and landing mechanics making injury more prevalent in these sports. After injury, many medical practices and sports programs focus primarily on the physical strength of an athlete for return to sport (RTS). That said, there is a lack of consensus regarding the criteria that should be used to determine an athlete's readiness for RTS. The psychological aspects of sports injuries have only recently been considered relevant to recovery. Kinesiophobia is defined as an excessive, irrational, or debilitating fear of physical movement resulting from a feeling of vulnerability. Psychosocial responses like anxiety and fear of movement affect the outcome of injury recovery. These responses can lead to activity avoidance, resulting in more pain, disability, disuse, and potentially depression/anxiety. Kinesiophobia is frequently associated with a decrease in athletes returning to sport due to physiological (i.e., muscle guarding, muscle compensation, etc.) and psychological changes (i.e., movement avoidance, lack of trust at the injured location). There is currently very little research on how kinesiophobia and fear of reinjury influence RTS. Future research must explore the role of psychological factors in athletes' post-injury success and their future quality of life. The purpose of this thesis was to investigate the relationship between kinesiophobia and sex while also considering injury history, injury severity, injury incidence, and rate. There were positive correlations between changes in kinesiophobia scores from baseline to post-season and sex, injury history, severity, and rate. These associations are important to identifying athletes that are at risk for kinesiophobia development and other psychological or psychosocial factors that may prevent them from RTS as well as potential long-term struggles with depression and anxiety.