Athletic Injuries

There are many psychosocial factors that contribute to the occurrence and severity of athletic injuries. Many studies have found that there is a relationship between the occurrence and severity of athletic injuries and stress. Stress affects everyone and it is because of this we need to be properly educated about it. It is the body’s nonspecific response to any demand (Williams, 1996). Stress is composed of many factors and is often described as any feelings …

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