Section 1: Dealing With Injuries
We understand how tough it is to be injured, especially when it happens at the wrong time. It may seem unfair and even feel like it’s stealing your dreams. Getting injured is one of the hardest things for an athlete to go through.
As you can see in the graphic above, it is fairly likely that you will suffer an injury that will keep you out of the game for a period of time during your career.
What this tells us is that improving how you manage injuries is a crucial part of being a successful player. An important thing to remember is that getting injured doesn’t mean you’re losing time. Even though you might need to take a break from the game, it doesn’t mean you can’t make progress. In fact, the time you spend recovering from an injury is an excellent opportunity to improve both as a player and as a person, both on and off the cricket field.
A vital part of being a modern professional is understanding the different dimensions of injuries. They are not just about physical recovery; they also involve psychological, social, financial, and the opportunity for personal development. This module will explore and explain these areas.
"One of the things I really enjoy is coaching. When I couldn't play I could do some coaching and that was a nice way of keeping me within the game."
LUCY HIGHAM
Dealing with injuries can be challenging because these ‘difficult to manage’ areas are often connected. To effectively address an injury and grow from it, you need to understand all these different aspects.
‘Injury time’ is a unique opportunity for personal growth as well as sporting and educational development and how this can be achieved will be covered in this course.
