10 Things All Injured Athletes Can Relate To
Start writing a post
Sports

10 Things All Injured Athletes Can Relate To

We've all been there.

222
10 Things All Injured Athletes Can Relate To
AwakeningFitness

To an athlete, being injured is usually pretty high up on the list of biggest fears. Most players have been through some sort of injury that leaves them sitting through practices, workouts, or even games while they await recovery.

This time sitting out can feel never ending and is something that no athlete wants to go through.

No matter how long this recovery period lasts, the time on the sidelines entails things that every injured player can relate to whether they're currently injured or have been in the past.

1. The time span you go through where you just can't believe you weren't magically immune to injury...

Forget the fact that your sport has put wear and tear on your body for years. You stretched and iced before and after every game; you should have been able to shake this. This injury obviously should not have happened to you...


2. The aftermath of this time when you come to terms with being on the reserved list for a while...

Soooooo.... how does one not play a sport? What can be done in the spare time not filled with work outs? Can somebody teach a class on how to function without playing for this period of time?


3. Spending so much time getting treatment that you become immune to the feel of things such as the TENS unit and ice...

"Tell me when to stop."
Go ahead and turn that thing all the way up...
"You probably need to put something around the ice bag so it's not too cold"
... proceeds to place ice bag directly on injury.


4. When season starts and you realize you literally can't do anything in terms of playing...

"Hey Coach, have anything I can do?"
also known as,
"Please, Coach give me something to do.
I am dying just sitting here."

Things such as keeping the books and making sure everyone stays hydrated become an injured athlete's specialty and the spot they choose to sit at during games becomes sacred.


5. When fans who come to games ask why you're not dressing out and you're trying to stay positive...

Just smile and tell them you're on your way to recovery...
don't let them see how miserable you are...


6. When your whole team is working out and you feel horrible just chilling while they work hard...

Nothing feels worse than watching your team work hard to get better from the sidelines.


7. .... but you know you still have a role on the team so you take your cheering responsibility very seriously

A true athlete and teammate always gives the most and best of what they have to offer so that means...


8. When you've been going to physical therapy for what feels like forever and it just isn't improving at the rate you wished for...

Okay so maybe it hasn't actually been that long but you were hoping for a speedy recovery, and by that you mean..
Umm well basically instantly would be nice....


9. When somebody "jokingly" ask if you're faking it because you don't want to work out

...why is this sort of question even a thing?


10. .... and of course, obsessively counting down the days until you're released to play

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
the beatles
Wikipedia Commons

For as long as I can remember, I have been listening to The Beatles. Every year, my mom would appropriately blast “Birthday” on anyone’s birthday. I knew all of the words to “Back In The U.S.S.R” by the time I was 5 (Even though I had no idea what or where the U.S.S.R was). I grew up with John, Paul, George, and Ringo instead Justin, JC, Joey, Chris and Lance (I had to google N*SYNC to remember their names). The highlight of my short life was Paul McCartney in concert twice. I’m not someone to “fangirl” but those days I fangirled hard. The music of The Beatles has gotten me through everything. Their songs have brought me more joy, peace, and comfort. I can listen to them in any situation and find what I need. Here are the best lyrics from The Beatles for every and any occasion.

Keep Reading...Show less
Being Invisible The Best Super Power

The best superpower ever? Being invisible of course. Imagine just being able to go from seen to unseen on a dime. Who wouldn't want to have the opportunity to be invisible? Superman and Batman have nothing on being invisible with their superhero abilities. Here are some things that you could do while being invisible, because being invisible can benefit your social life too.

Keep Reading...Show less
Featured

19 Lessons I'll Never Forget from Growing Up In a Small Town

There have been many lessons learned.

70770
houses under green sky
Photo by Alev Takil on Unsplash

Small towns certainly have their pros and cons. Many people who grow up in small towns find themselves counting the days until they get to escape their roots and plant new ones in bigger, "better" places. And that's fine. I'd be lying if I said I hadn't thought those same thoughts before too. We all have, but they say it's important to remember where you came from. When I think about where I come from, I can't help having an overwhelming feeling of gratitude for my roots. Being from a small town has taught me so many important lessons that I will carry with me for the rest of my life.

Keep Reading...Show less
​a woman sitting at a table having a coffee
nappy.co

I can't say "thank you" enough to express how grateful I am for you coming into my life. You have made such a huge impact on my life. I would not be the person I am today without you and I know that you will keep inspiring me to become an even better version of myself.

Keep Reading...Show less
Student Life

Waitlisted for a College Class? Here's What to Do!

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

132386
college students waiting in a long line in the hallway
StableDiffusion

Course registration at college can be a big hassle and is almost never talked about. Classes you want to take fill up before you get a chance to register. You might change your mind about a class you want to take and must struggle to find another class to fit in the same time period. You also have to make sure no classes clash by time. Like I said, it's a big hassle.

This semester, I was waitlisted for two classes. Most people in this situation, especially first years, freak out because they don't know what to do. Here is what you should do when this happens.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments