Lori Olsen, a highly skilled and long-standing Physical Therapist at Utah State University talks about the holistic approach she uses to address the physical and psychological components of injury. Lori articulates the motivational value of outlining functional progressions as well as the benefits of demonstrating care for athletes’ needs and overall well-being. She describes valuable strategies for demonstrating care and alleviating athlete anxieties such as listening to their concerns and frustrations, walking them through the rehabilitation process, and incorporating athletes’ goals and interests into an individualized rehab program. Lori highlights numerous athlete-specific and environmental factors that influence the quality and effectiveness of athletes’ rehabilitation.  For further assistance dealing with the challenges of injury or for performance enhancement consulting visit: podlogconsulting.com