@article{ref1,
title="Advocating a holistic approach for sport injury prevention and rehabilitation",
journal="British journal of sports medicine",
year="2023",
author="van de Wouw, Afke",
volume="ePub",
number="ePub",
pages="ePub-ePub",
abstract="For competitive athletes, the chance of sustaining an injury during a regular season is fairly high.1 The incidence ranges from 0.5 to 34 injuries/1000 hours.2 One could argue that injury is an inevitable part of engaging in sport.   In prevention of sport injuries, as well as rehabilitation, the primary focus of sports medicine professionals is on the physical aspects, for example, muscle strength and flexibility. However, psychosocial variables also influence both injury risk and injury rehabilitation outcomes.1 A variety of psychosocial interventions both preinjury and postinjury have been developed and scientifically evaluated, but these are often overlooked.2  Therefore, this editorial advocates a holistic approach. It considers the physical, psychological and sociocultural factors influencing injury risk and rehabilitation and the effect of psychosocial interventions...<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0306-3674",
doi="10.1136/bjsports-2022-105695",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2022-105695"
}