Effects of Stress Inoculation Training on Athletes' Postsurgical Pain and Rehabilitation after Orthopedic Injury.

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Title: Effects of Stress Inoculation Training on Athletes' Postsurgical Pain and Rehabilitation after Orthopedic Injury.
Language: English
Authors: Ross, Michael J., Berger, R. Scott
Source: Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology. Apr 1996 64(2):406-410.
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 5
Publication Date: 1996
Document Type: Reports - Research
Journal Articles
Descriptors: Adults, Anxiety, Athletes, Athletics, Coping, Injuries, Males, Pain, Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation, Self Management, Stress Management, Stress Variables, Surgery
ISSN: 0022-006X
Abstract: Tested the efficacy of a cognitive-behavioral intervention (stress inoculation training; SIT) for postsurgical anxiety, pain and physical rehabilitation in injured athletes. Sixty male athletes who underwent arthroscopic surgery for miniscus injury in one knee were randomly assigned to either treatment (SIT and physical therapy) or control (physical therapy only) conditions. Discusses findings. (KW)
Entry Date: 1997
Accession Number: EJ535475
Database: ERIC
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