An holistic approach to recovery from an overuse injury in a games player. Issue 3 (September 1986)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Nimmo, M A; McLean, D; Mutrie, N; McKenzie, S
• Is Part Of: British journal of sports medicine. Volume 20:Issue 3(1986)
• Page Start: 103
• Page End: 106
• Publication Date: 1986-09
• Subjects: Sports medicine -- Periodicals; 617.1027
• DOI: 10.1136/bjsm.20.3.103
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0306-3674

Abstract

Abstract : The management of a chronic injury to an international squash player is described. By good physiotherapeutic management and the involvement of an interdisciplinary team it was possible to make gains in the non-playing period. The rehabilitation period included physiological assessment on the basis of which a training programme was devised with target goals set throughout the period. Mental rehearsal of skills was included at all stages. As a result, the player's confidence was maintained and fitness levels improved. The long term prognosis has been good. The model could be applied to any sports injury.