By Alex Tzelnic — 2019
Athletes and teams looking for an extra edge are turning to mindfulness and mental-skills training to improve performance and well-being.
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Tennis star Naomi Osaka and Olympic gymnast Simone Biles were part of the movement in 2021 by athletes to amplify the need to pay closer attention to mental health issues which have inspired millions of athletes on all levels of play.
Representation is crucial. It shows LGBT people that they can live the life they want, regardless of their sexuality. It tells them they can be successful in their chosen career, whether that’s sport or business, irrespective of how they were born.
Out pro wrestler Logan Black found the response to his coming out ‘overwhelming in the best way.’
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How one teen is using her tragic injury to take down the warrior culture in sports.
Injuries, while hopefully infrequent, are often an unavoidable part of sport participation. While most injuries can be managed with little to no disruption in sport participation and other activities of daily living, some impose a substantial physical and mental burden.
Tracy Ward explores some of the neurological and behavioural changes that pain can bring about, and the implications for clinicians with athletes in their care.