Athlete topic brief

Injury and identity

An injury can change routine, belonging and identity—not only training.

Why this shows up in sport

Rehabilitation plans often measure the body closely while the athlete becomes less visible to the team. The social and emotional loss deserves attention too.

Questions to sit with

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  • 01

    What have I lost beyond training?

  • 02

    Where do I still feel part of the team?

  • 03

    Who checks on me without asking for a return date?

One next step

Add one wellbeing and connection action to the rehabilitation plan.

Evidence base used for this draft

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