TABLE II.
Preventive Techniques
Technique | Brief Description |
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Cognitive techniques | Includes positive self-talk, relaxation methods, and meditation to mitigate negative thoughts |
Sleep optimization | Emphasizes the critical role of sleep in training, recovery, and performance |
Motivational orientation | Promotes autonomous motivational orientation to encourage injury-prevention behaviors |
Social support | Acts as buffer in the relationship between life stress and injury outcomes, enhancing resilience |