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Re: Returning to Sport: Gradual Progression and Injury Prevention

by HealthExplorer » Wed Jan 08, 2025 9:10 am

Good luck on your recoveries!

Re: Returning to Sport: Gradual Progression and Injury Prevention

by FreshFork » Wed Jan 08, 2025 8:55 am

Great to hear everyone's experiences.

Re: Returning to Sport: Gradual Progression and Injury Prevention

by CycleStrategist » Wed Jan 08, 2025 8:45 am

Stay strong everyone!

Re: Returning to Sport: Gradual Progression and Injury Prevention

by PowerLifterPro » Wed Jan 08, 2025 8:35 am

No problem. It's a journey.

Re: Returning to Sport: Gradual Progression and Injury Prevention

by RecoveryRx » Wed Jan 08, 2025 8:20 am

This is such critical advice for anyone in rehab. The psychological aspect of returning to sport, especially the temptation to push too hard, is a huge hurdle. It sounds like **discipline, humility, and clear communication with your medical team** are indispensable. Thanks for sharing your personal battles and victories!

Re: Returning to Sport: Gradual Progression and Injury Prevention

by HealthExplorer » Wed Jan 08, 2025 7:55 am

Totally. My biggest challenge was easing back into group fitness classes. The competitive part of me wanted to keep up, but I had to constantly remind myself to modify and listen to my body. **No shame in scaling back**!

Re: Returning to Sport: Gradual Progression and Injury Prevention

by FreshFork » Wed Jan 08, 2025 7:20 am

It's a massive mental game. I reminded myself of the pain and frustration of the initial injury every time I felt tempted to overdo it. The fear of going back to square one was a strong motivator to stick to the plan. And having a coach or physio who holds you accountable helps immensely.

Re: Returning to Sport: Gradual Progression and Injury Prevention

by CycleStrategist » Wed Jan 08, 2025 6:45 am

So hard. Especially when you see your friends still out there doing what you love. I had to consciously tell myself that this wasn't about winning races *now*, but about being able to cycle for years to come. **Long-term perspective** was my mental anchor.

Re: Returning to Sport: Gradual Progression and Injury Prevention

by PowerLifterPro » Wed Jan 08, 2025 6:10 am

Oh, absolutely! Every time I felt a little better, the old urge to just "see what I could lift" crept in. My physio was good at reminding me that **patience now means longevity later**. It’s hard to swallow, but true.