Research Summaries Research Summary 22 Coping with Injury

sports coach UK Research Summary 22

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Helping Players Cope with the Stress
of Injury

Injuries are part of sport for people at every level. Many are musculoskeletal, such as sprains and strains (the
most common sports injuries in the UK), fractured or broken bones, and cartilage and ligament tears.

When a player experiences an injury like this, it can be a very stressful time. The question is, how do coaches
help their players manage the stress in these situations? This summary, based on new research from academics
in America, provides a range of strategies that coaches can use to actively help players alleviate the stress
caused by sporting injuries.