When it comes to injury, we often focus alot on the physical; from symptoms and pain, to surgery and rehabilitation. But what if we we're to put as much emphasis on the psychology around injury. What would we find and how would it benefit the athletes who are working through it? 

Our guest today Ciara Everard, is a former elite athlete, Physiotherapist by trade and obtained her PhD in Sports Injury Psychology at St. Mary's University, Twickenham. Ciara currently lectures at the University of Roehampton, where she continues her research work. 

Today Ciara joins Kriss to discuss the theory of sports injury narratives - six to be exact; Resilience, Merry-Go-Round, Longevity, Pendulum, Snowball and More To Me. It is thought that sharing these injury narratives will enable people to make more sense of their injury experience. The question is... Which narrative/s are relatable to your experience with injury?

You can find more details about the six injury narratives and Ciara’s work on her Twitter page @everardciara or Instagram profile @everardciara and clicking the linktree in her bio. (00:40) Guest Introduction: Kira's Expertise in Sports Psychology (01:31) Understanding Injury Narratives (02:11) Psychological Impact of Injuries (03:07) Exploring Different Types of Injury Narratives (10:40) The Resilience Narrative (15:58) The Merry-Go-Round Narrative (20:51) The Longevity Narrative (23:41) Reflecting on Injuries as Blessings (24:13) Understanding Common Injury Concerns (25:49) The Importance of a Multidisciplinary Approach (27:35) The Snowball Narrative: Ignoring Pain (30:45) Exercise Addiction and Its Implications (33:45) The 'More to Me' Narrative: Beyond Sport (39:17) Building Personal Narratives for Athletes (43:52) Resources and Future Research Directions

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