Competitive athletes’ psychological and emotional experiences of injury rehabilitation: a scoping review

The findings suggest that despite injury rehabilitation resulting in a range of emotions for athletes, minimal psychological support is offered, though positive social support can benefit experiences. Due to significant variation in definitions, including injury severity, it is difficult to draw consistent conclusions about athletes' rehabilitation experiences. Future research should explore dynamic responses to injury throughout rehabilitation where possible. This information is critical for supporting competitive athletes' mental or psychological wellbeing during injury rehabilitation.