An holistic approach to recovery from an overuse injury in a games player.
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.
D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D005260:Female; D006040:Goals; D006694:Holistic Health; D010806:Physical Education and Training; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities; D013716:Tennis Elbow / Q000534:rehabilitation*