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Team India’s 25-year-old wicketkeeper and batsman Rishabh Pant, who was seriously injured in a car accident on December 30 last year and had to undergo several surgeries, sees ‘light at the end of the tunnel’ on his road back to normality. “Most patients undergoing reconstruction for ACL tear should be back to playing active sports in 6-8 months, but if there’s an associated fracture it can require 10-12 months for near complete recovery,” believes knee specialist Ashutosh Chaudhary. “When a player undergoes rehabilitation for such injuries, it is imperative that he or she simultaneously undergoes counselling and mental toughness training to overcome post-traumatic stress symptoms and fears associated with the injury and performance,” she says adding, “‘What if I injure myself at the same place again?’ What if I can’t perform well?’ – such thoughts can trap injured players seeking to make a comeback, and can hinder their efforts to turn in the best performance.” The psychologist stresses the importance of tools like positive imagery and self-talk to instil a strong and confident identity. “It is always wise to remember that exercise can make the body and also break the body,” cautions Sports Conditioning and Fitness Specialist Deckline Lietao.

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