Characteristics of athletes who cope less successfully with sports injury
| Characteristic | Frequency (%) |
|---|---|
| This was an open ended question where physiotherapists were asked to list the top four observed characteristics. | |
| Non-compliance with rehabilitation programme | 49 |
| Impatience | 29 |
| Poor motivation | 22 |
| Lack of understanding of injury | 19 |
| Depression | 19 |
| Unrealistic goals | 17 |
| Pessimism | 14 |
| Too eager to return to sport | 12 |
| Anxiety | 11 |
| Anger | 8 |