Psychological techniques used by physiotherapists working with injured athletes
| Psychological technique | Mean | SD |
|---|---|---|
| 1 = Never use; 2 = use 25% of time; 3 = use 50% of time; 4 = use 75% of time; 5 = use 100% of time. | ||
| Creating variety in rehabilitation exercises | 4.47 | 0.71 |
| Using short term goals | 4.32 | 0.82 |
| Encouraging positive self talk | 4.16 | 1.13 |
| Encouraging effective communication | 3.80 | 1.10 |
| Enhancing self confidence | 3.61 | 1.21 |
| Keeping athlete involved with team | 3.41 | 1.20 |
| Reducing stress/anxiety | 3.24 | 1.19 |
| Teaching muscular relaxation techniques | 3.05 | 1.11 |
| Using relaxation techniques | 2.65 | 1.08 |
| Using mental rehearsal/visualisation | 2.31 | 1.28 |
| Improving social support | 2.10 | 1.04 |
| Reducing depression | 2.08 | 1.17 |
| Teaching emotional control strategies | 2.06 | 1.11 |