The Mental Impact of Sports Injury provides a clear overview of the psychology behind sports injuries. This study book explores the role of injury psychology in risk assessment, rehabilitation, and prevention across different levels of sport. It is written for researchers and professionals in sports healthcare.
Psychological factors prove crucial for predicting sports injuries, improving recovery processes, and developing effective prevention strategies. Despite growing attention, this field is still developing, and this book offers insight into recent research developments and practical applications.
The text covers, among other topics, training load, technological innovations in sports medicine, and challenges within grassroots, elite, and professional sports. In addition, special attention is given to vulnerable groups such as youth athletes and para-sportspeople. In doing so, the book fills an important gap between academic research and a practice-oriented approach to sports injury.