1. The Role of the Athletic Trainer Psychology of Injury

2. Today’s objectives… 10/21/2015 2 Identify preceding conditions which may predispose to injury Describe how an athlete may respond psychologically to injuries Identify physiological responses to stress

3. Introduction 10/21/2015 3 Devastating nature of injuries Financial concerns Identity Self-esteem

4. Injury Antecedents 10/21/2015 4 Physical Environmental Psychological

5. Psychological Factors 10/21/2015 5 Personality traits Inappropriate attitudes Stress levels Risk takers

6. Psychological Response 10/21/2015 6 Kubler-Ross model 1. Five theoretical stages individuals progress through when confronted with grief 2. Easily adapted to an individual who sustained an injury

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8. Kubler-Ross Model 10/21/2015 8 Denial & isolation - Denies seriousness of injury

9. Kubler-Ross Model 10/21/2015 9 Anger - Aware of seriousness of injury - Why me? Why now? - Angry at who? - May become demanding & difficult

10. Kubler-Ross Model 10/21/2015 10 Bargaining - Usually when anger subsides - May be reflected in prayer - May try to negotiate - Promises...

11. Kubler-Ross Model 10/21/2015 11 Depression - Occurs if activity is limited or not allowed - Moody, withdrawn - No point in exercising - Motivation = BIG challenge

12. Kubler-Ross Model 10/21/2015 12 Acceptance - resigned to fact that hard work is necessary to return to safe participation

13. Other thoughts... 10/21/2015 13 Each individual reacts differently Progress at different rates Different order of stages May skip stages May plateau and not progress

14. Signs of Poor Adaptation 10/21/2015 14 Malingering on little issues Guilt may try to rush things Withdrawn from significant others Rapid mood swings Repeatedly coming back too soon & re-injury

15. Goals to Facilitate Recovery 10/21/2015 15 Set realistic expectations Foster social support Develop self-confidence (athlete & txt) Education process

16. Coming up… 10/21/2015 16 Education & credential requirements Athletic trainer Physician Assistant Physical Therapist Paramedic