Setbacks, particularly injuries, suddenly make us realize everything we used to have. Our patients often share feelings of angry, frustration, regret and fear with us during their sessions. They often ask what they should have done, could have done better, to have avoided this outcome. But ultimately, injuries happen, even to the most prepared.
Losing, Better
We set big goals around here. When an injury occurs, it can feel like a failure. It’s challenging emotionally to cope with the loss of everything you’ve already invested in this season. For those of you on teams, this adds an extra layer of guilt and distress. Author Steve Magness outlines a plan he calls “How to Lose Productively” that translates to injury recovery.
What now?
Maximizing Your Recovery
Tim Grover, the fitness specialist used by Michael Jordan and many elite NBA players, shares his philosophy in Relentless. He is describing the three things he asks of every player: "I don't care how much you can lift, how fast you can run, how many pull-ups you can do, or whether you can hit a three while blindfolded. There are only three things I ask of every client... Show up, work hard, and listen. That's it. It requires no talent, no special genetics, or any skill whatsoever to show up, work hard, and listen.”
