by Heidi Armstrong | Jun 30, 2014 | arthrofibrosis, coping with injury, emotional support for injured athletes, injured athlete, injured athlete guidance, injured athlete help, injured athlete improving attitude, injured athlete motivation, injury recovery, inspiration
“Before my injury I was a soccer player. Now, because of my injury, I’m an athlete.” ~KK, professional soccer player …and human being who brilliantly copes with chronic injury I’ve been injured since November 2010–so, nearly a... by Heidi Armstrong | Jun 9, 2014 | athletic injury, injured athlete, injury guidance
Does this sound like you? Fueled by Vitamin I (ibuprofen), you go for a run despite nagging pain. You’ve adopted a regimen of ice and more Vitamin I post-run. Eventually, nothing eases the pain, so you rest. Your friends recommend visiting practitioners ranging from... by Heidi Armstrong | Apr 24, 2014 | arthrofibrosis, athletic injury, coping with injury, how to handle setbacks, injured athlete, injured athlete guidance, injured athlete help, injured athlete improving attitude, injury guidance, injury recovery, injury support athlete
Comparison–the inevitable pitfall of injury recovery. Comparison–not to someone else, but to your old, “perfect,” pre-injury self. In part 1 of this blog we reflected on comparison and discussed emotional breakdowns, scraping knobs off mountain bike tires,... by Heidi Armstrong | Apr 7, 2014 | athletic injury, coping with injury, injured athlete, injured athlete care, injured athlete guidance, injured athlete help, injury guidance, injury recovery, injury support athlete, movement specialist
I love Jesse. I love his philosophy. I love his calm presence. I love how he creates an atmosphere for his clients to be heard, to learn how to move properly, and to heal–both mentally and physically. Until I met Jesse, I’d never connected with a fellow... by Heidi Armstrong | Feb 3, 2014 | arthrofibrosis, athletic injury, coping with injury, how to handle setbacks, injured athlete, injured athlete guidance, injured athlete help, injured athlete improving attitude, injury guidance, injury recovery, injury support athlete
Comparison–the inevitable pitfall of injury recovery. Comparison–not to someone else, but to your old, “perfect,” pre-injury self. The comparison to your old self is highly quantifiable. Indeed, the exact percentage by which you currently suck is easy to... by Heidi Armstrong | Dec 2, 2013 | arthrofibrosis, coping with injury, mental game, relationships, surgery, using your energy wisely
Last July I was convinced a litany of knee surgeries had come to an end. My knee was as good as a knee with arthrofibrosis can be. Then, out of nowhere, a setback bushwhacked me. At my next visit, Dr. Steadman and I agreed to wait and see if my knee would improve on... by Heidi Armstrong | Nov 4, 2013 | arthrofibrosis, coping with injury, injured athlete, injured athlete help, injured athlete motivation, injury motivation, inspiration, mental game, motivation, patience, support for injured athlete, supporting injured athlete, using your energy wisely
Finding your motivation after injury can seem like your own personal Mt. Everest. “I don’t want to hear about creativity and finding other ways to move. Running is my life. It embodies everything I love. I’ve tried cycling and swimming. Nothing makes me feel as good... by Heidi Armstrong | Oct 7, 2013 | arthrofibrosis, coping with injury, injured athlete, injured athlete help, injury recovery, inspiration, mental game, motivation, patience, support for injured athlete, supporting injured athlete, using your energy wisely
Awesome, amazing, spectacular, incredible, the best ever, PR (personal record): demonstrative superlatives infiltrate our vocabulary, thoughts, Facebook status updates and Tweets. Doesn’t it seem like the onslaught of exaggerated happiness leaves little room in our... by Heidi Armstrong | Sep 23, 2013 | arthrofibrosis, coping with injury, creativity, in the news, inspiration, media, mental game, motivation, patience
There’s a coach who can help you with your injury recovery! My injury recovery journey and the services I offer through Injured Athlete’s Toolbox were featured by Pam LeBlanc in the (Austin American-Statesman). You can read the full story on The... by Heidi Armstrong | Sep 2, 2013 | arthrofibrosis, coping with injury, how to take care of injured friend, injured athlete care, injury support athlete, relationships, supporting injured athlete
This blog is for all the friends and families of injured athletes. Less than a week after my last injury, a good friend invited my best friend and me for a drink. My left leg was bound up in TED hose, wrapped, and braced from ankle to thigh. My knee was in pieces,...
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