Psychological support for injured elite athletes : experiences and reflections from an applied perspective

• The primary aim with this chapter is to share personal and practical experiences, as well as theoretical considerations, of providing psychological support to injured elite athletes. Fundamental principles and approaches, based on evidence-based practice from clinical psychology as well as more traditional sport psychology research, found to be functional and helpful in the work of injured athletes are discussed.

Subject headings

SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP  -- Psykologi -- Tillämpad psykologi (hsv//swe)

SOCIAL SCIENCES  -- Psychology -- Applied Psychology (hsv//eng)

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vet (subject category)

kap (subject category)