It's important that you see yourself as an active participant in rehabilitation planning and treatment. You may not understand the scientific aspects of recovery. How you respond to your injury is also very important. Although certain sports or activities have greater risk for injury than others, an injury is generally not expected and never planned or welcomed. We train to prevent an injury, but we rarely prepare for our emotional response to an injury.
Injuries have very different meaning for different people.
For some, an injury might be life threatening or career ending. For others, an injury might take them away from a team or social structure that gives them a sense of identity and community. An injury can also interfere with a job or responsibilities at home. Directing or redirecting your response to the injury may aid recovery. At the very least, it can help you maintain a positive outlook as you heal.