perform can often outweigh the benefits. 2 If the pressure is not managed positively or is left unresolved, collegiate student-athletes are at risk of developing athlete burnout, which can lead to diminished overall well-being. 1 – 3 Athlete burnout is characterized as a physical and psychological
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The Effects of Social Support on Athlete Burnout and Well-Being in Female Collegiate Athletes
Haleigh Gray, Ryan N. Moran, Elizabeth Elder, Amanda Wilkerson, Elizabeth Chaney, Ginger Gilmore-Childress, and Jessica Wallace
Preoperative Rehabilitation Enhances Mental and Physical Well-Being in Anterior Cruciate Ligament-Injured Individuals: A Mixed Methods Study
Antoine Frouin, Nina Desfontaines, Lilian Lacourpaille, Antoine Nordez, and Guillaume Le Sant
surgery was associated with challenges related to their mental, well-being, and emotional states. Subtheme 1.1: Memories of the injury Repeated recollections or thoughts of the injury were outlined by participants to resurface over time. These memories manifest as vivid images, emotions, or sensory
Participant-Level Analysis of the Effects of Interventions on Patient-Reported Outcomes in Patients With Chronic Ankle Instability
Cameron J. Powden, Rachel M. Koldenhoven, Janet E. Simon, John J. Fraser, Adam B. Rosen, Abbis Jaffri, Andrew B. Mitchell, and Christopher J. Burcal
-related quality of life (HRQoL) of those with CAI and the impact of intervention on HRQoL. 5 – 7 HRQoL is a concept that encompasses an individual’s general feelings of personal well-being and incorporates domains of physical, psychological, and social health. 8 Lower HRQoL is consistently reported in people
Consequences of Sport-Related Concussion on Health-Related Quality of Life in Adolescents: A Critically Appraised Topic
Mary Margaret Williamson and Jessica Wallace
pediatric populations. 8 Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) is often described as a multifaceted construct that demonstrates effects of an illness, injury, or condition on various aspects of a person’s health-related well-being, including their physiological and psychosocial welfare. 9 Some domains of
Arthrogenic Muscle Inhibition: Best Evidence, Mechanisms, and Theory for Treating the Unseen in Clinical Rehabilitation
Grant Norte, Justin Rush, and David Sherman
broader impact of AMI, we should consider its clinical manifestations and how they collectively influence the interactions between the patient, their customary activities, and their environment. As any orthopedic injury has the potential to negatively affect patients’ health and well-being from a
From Fear to Resilience: A Scoping Review of Psychological Components in Anterior Cruciate Ligament Rehabilitation
Zaid Al Ta’ani, Omar Al Ta’ani, Ahmad Gabr, Mohammad Tanashat, Justin Lin Lee, Farah Al-Bitar, Jessica Lin Lee, and Yazan A. Al-Ajlouni
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries, commonly sustained during athletic activities, can have a profound impact on an individual’s physical and psychological well-being. 1 – 4 Such injuries often necessitate surgical intervention and a rigorous rehabilitation journey, which poses significant
Musculoskeletal Injury History Is Associated With Lower Physical and Mental Health in a Historical Cohort of Former National Football League Players
Zachary Y. Kerr, Julianna Prim, J.D. DeFreese, Leah C. Thomas, Janet E. Simon, Kevin A. Carneiro, Stephen W. Marshall, and Kevin M. Guskiewicz
clinicians regarding patients’ care and existing health-related issues by identifying individuals with poor perceived health. Given the body of research that has highlighted the potential concerns about the health and well-being of former NFL players, additional focus on HRQOL may help to highlight those
Injured Athletes’ Perceptions About Social Support
Damien Clement and Vanessa R. Shannon
Context:
According to the buffering hypothesis, social support moderates the harmful effects of stress and, in turn, indirectly affects injured athletes’ health and well-being. Previous research suggests that perceptions of social support influence athletes’ psychological reactions, as well as their rehabilitation adherence, but additional research in this area is warranted.
Objective:
To examine injured athletes’ perceptions regarding satisfaction, availability, and contribution for each of the 8 types of social support.
Design:
Descriptive.
Setting:
Mid-Atlantic Division II and III institutions.
Participants:
49 injured athletes.
Main Outcome Measures:
Social support was assessed using a modified version of the Social Support Survey.
Results:
Injured athletes were significantly more satisfied with social support provided by athletic trainers (ATCs) than that provided by coaches and teammates. In addition, injured athletes reported that social support provided by ATCs contributed significantly more to their overall well-being. Athletes reported several significant differences regarding satisfaction and contribution to well-being among the 8 different types of social support.
Conclusions:
Injury, an unavoidable part of sport, is often accompanied by negative psychological reactions. This reaction may have a negative influence on an athlete’s experience of injury and rehabilitation. Findings suggest that perceptions of social support provided by ATCs have the greatest influence on injured athletes’ rehabilitation and well-being.
Effects of Mindfulness-Based Interventions in High School and College Athletes for Reducing Stress and Injury, and Improving Quality of Life
Haley Petterson and Bernadette L. Olson
Clinical Scenario:
Student athletes experience a variety of stressors from school and social activities, as well as the additional demands of sport participation. Mindfulness-based interventions can help increase mental awareness and acceptance, as well as mitigate negative thoughts and emotions. The use of mindfulness-based interventions may be beneficial for reducing thoughts of stress, injury reduction, and improving overall wellbeing.
Clinical Question:
Does the use of mindfulness-based interventions for student-athletes aged 13–24 years reduce stress and injury as well as improve overall quality of life?
Summary of Findings:
The literature was searched for studies that investigated the use of mindfulness-based strategies for student-athletes specifically for reducing stress and injury and/or improving quality of life. The literature search returned 8 possible studies related to the clinical question and 3 studies met the inclusion criteria (1 randomized control trial, 2 nonrandomized control cohort studies). All 3 included studies demonstrated overall improved levels of mindfulness among student-athletes after the use of a mindfulness-based intervention. Mindfulness-based interventions had positive effects for reducing negative thoughts and levels of perceived stress. The number of injury occurrences were found to decrease following the integration of a mindfulness-based intervention within an athletic population.
Clinical Bottom Line:
There is sufficient evidence supporting the use of mindfulness-based interventions with student-athletes for increasing mindfulness, managing negative emotions and perceived stress, as well as improving overall well-being. There is also current literature that advocates the use of mindfulness-based interventions for reducing injury, but further research is needed for support.
Strength of Recommendation:
Grade B evidence exists to support that the use of mindfulness-based interventions for student-athletes will reduce stress and improve overall well-being as well as support the possibility that if a student-athlete is more mindful, it may help decrease risk of injury incurred if the student-athlete is under mental stress.
A Preliminary Investigation into the Use of Counseling Skills in Support of Rehabilitation from Sport Injury
Judith A. Rock and Marc V. Jones
Objectives:
To explore the usefulness of counseling skills for 3 athletes undergoing rehabilitation from anterior-cruciate-ligament-reconstruction surgery.
Design:
A series of 3 case studies explored the impact of a counseling-skills intervention over 12 weeks postsurgery. Semistructured interviews were conducted 12 weeks postsurgery for triangulation and social validation of intervention.
Participants:
3 athletes meeting selection criteria, recruited from a hospital waiting list and receiving standardized rehabilitation regime.
Intervention:
Participants each received 6 counseling skills interventions at 2-week intervals.
Main Outcome Measures:
Mood, perceived rehabilitation, pain ratings, social support.
Results:
Triangulation of interview data and outcome measures provided some evidence of the beneficial impact of counseling skills on psychological outcomes. It also indicated that setbacks could present challenges to rehabilitation.
Conclusions:
Counseling skills can enhance psychological well-being of athletes during rehabilitation and be especially important during setbacks.
