EPISODE · Apr 21, 2026 · 35 MIN
More than Muscles, Psychology of Injury and Recovery with Kate Ringwood, LPC
from Let's Get Physical (Therapy) · host Becca Schumer/Kate Ringwood
Send us Fan MailWhen an athlete gets injured, the focus is often on the physical, but the mental side of recovery can be just as challenging. In this episode, licensed professional counselor Kate Ringwood joins us to explore the psychology of injury, including fear of reinjury, identity loss, and the emotional hurdles athletes face during rehab. We also discuss how physical therapists can better recognize and support these challenges to help athletes truly feel ready to return to sport. Find Kate on IG at serendepitity.counseling or on her website at www.serendepitiycounseling.com Kate is licensed in NJ, MD, PA, FL, VT, AZ Please be sure to follow us on Instagram @medstarhealthpt and email: [email protected] with any questions or podcast ideas! Thank you for listening!
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Send us Fan Mail When an athlete gets injured, the focus is often on the physical, but the mental side of recovery can be just as challenging. In this episode, licensed professional counselor Kate Ringwood joins us to explore the psychology of injury, including fear of reinjury, identity loss, and the emotional hurdles athletes face during rehab. We also discuss how physical therapists can better recognize and support these challenges to help athletes truly feel ready to return to sport. ...
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