USA Gymnastics - March/April 2007

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StalIn~ l_ During e a •• " Facilitating the

"feati" " Pr cess

Chris-Garr, Ph.D., HSPP - - Sport

and

Indiana

Performance Neuroscience

Indianap o lis ,

Psychologist Institute

Ind i ana

cmca rr@stvincent.org

~ StVincenf

~ Sports Performance Center

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e process of reha bi litation from injury and surgery is often fraught not only physical pain/discomfort, but also emotional and mental discomfort. Frustration, and anxiety are often common (and normal) responses to physical injury and pain. It is I _nr\r1'::.nt to recognize that you have control over some, not all, of your body's response and . This brief article will help you keep the mental focus and positive emotional response IneleaE~a to facilitate healing. ~

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