Playing Through Pain
Playing through pain guide for young athletes covering the science of pain in sport and the skills needed to make smart decisions under competitive pressure. Understand the difference between productive discomfort that is safe to push through and warning signs that require you to stop, develop the psychological techniques that build genuine pain tolerance, and learn how to communicate honestly with coaches about your physical state without feeling like you are letting the team down. Includes specific guidance on when to continue and when to seek assessment, drawn from current pain science and applied sport psychology.
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