Recovery Readiness Survey

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Currently recovering (post-surgery/diagnosis, not yet cleared)

Medically cleared but not back to full participation

Withdrawing from teammates or avoiding team activities

Expressing fear about re-injury (or avoiding situations that might cause it)

Changes in mood - irritability, sadness, anxiety

Reluctance to return even after medical clearance

Performance anxiety or hesitation when back

Identity struggles ("I don't know who I am without my sport")

Sleep issues or nightmares related to injury

Guilt about the financial/time investment in recovery

Pressure about scholarships or roster spots

Comparing themselves to where they "should be" in recovery

None of the above - recovery has been smooth mentally

Conversations with athletic trainer or PT

Sessions with a sport psychologist or mental performance coach

Online resources (articles, videos, apps)

Knowing what to say (or not say) to support them

Watching them struggle emotionally and feeling helpless

Managing my own anxiety about their return

Dealing with pressure from coaches or others

Deciding when to push vs. when to back off

Balancing support without over-involvement

Navigating insurance or finding specialists

Managing the time commitment of appointments

Watching them lose confidence or sense of self

Guidance for parents on how to help (what to say, what not to say)

Peer connection for your child with other injured athletes

Professional coaching/therapy sessions for your child

Tools to track mental readiness over time

On-demand support available 24/7 (not just scheduled sessions)

Community with other families going through this

Assessments to know when they're truly ready to return

Phase-specific guidance (what's normal at each state)

Within the next 1-2 months (January-February 2026)

Not sure yet - depends on recovery timeline