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The Bleak Truth About How Refusing to Ask for Help is Killing Us a Little Every Day

by | Jul 22, 2016 | athletic injury, coping with injury, emotional support for injured athletes, injured athlete, injured athlete depression, injury setback, support for injured athlete

Benjamin Franklin said, “…nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” Clearly, Ben forgot “needing help.” Without exception, nobody escapes needing help in their life. Yet, also without exception, nobody wants to ask for help. We’d rather pluck our...

Setbacks: Injury Recovery Is Not a Linear Process

by | Aug 5, 2013 | arthrofibrosis, coping with injury, how to handle setbacks, injured athlete, injury recovery, injury setback, mental game, motivation, patience, setback

When you were 20 and sprained your ankle, a bit of rest, ice and ibuprofen usually did the trick. You were back up and going in short order. As you age, your body responds differently to injury, usually by healing at a seemingly glacial speed. Did you think you’d be...