Sports injuries are not just physical in nature. ACL injuries, Tommy John, concussions, broken ankles, and other serious sports related injuries have a serious mental and emotional impact on the injured athlete.  The initial pain of the injury, fear about missing playing time, finding out surgery is required, losing connection to a team or the sport the athlete loves, doubts about being able to return to play at a high level, fear about losing a valuable contract, loss of identity and fear of re-injury are all significant mental and emotional issues the athlete must address to be truly 100% ready to return to play.  Learn more