Psychological responses to sport injury: A review of current research

Research has acknowledged that sports injury can be a significant source of stress and may have differential cognitive, emotional, and behavioral implications for the athlete. Indeed over the last 10 years, there has been increased research interest in the role of a number of psychological variables within the sport injury process. The purpose of the present chapter is to provide an updated review of the psychological response and rehabilitation adherence literature. In providing an overview of the current empirical research, the review examines current conceptual models of injury rehabilitation and developments in intervention research, and explores some of the methodological issues that have been inherent within the research to date. Finally, we outline a number of evidence-based implications for researchers and practitioners.