After my second ACL surgery, I thought my soccer career was over. Dr. Preston Arnold changed everything. His approach wasn’t just about rehabbing my knee—it was about building my entire body to protect it.
From Setback to Comeback: The Psychology of Returning from Sports Injury
Your MRI is clear. Your strength tests are passed. Your doctor has given you the green light. Yet standing at the free-throw line, approaching the first tee, or stepping into the batter’s box, something feels different. That confidence you once had seems just out of reach. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone—and more importantly, you’re not weak.
The mental aspect of returning from injury is often the most challenging part of recovery, yet it’s the least addressed in traditional rehabilitation. Let’s talk about what’s really happening in your mind and, more importantly, how to overcome it.
