This book presents a new perspective on so far neglected important areas
in clinical sport psychology and sport psychiatry. The authors use the
results of an empirical qualitative and transcultural study, to evaluate
post psychological traumata of "physical injury" in sport. An ethnically
homogenous sample (n=7) of Chinese athletes suffering from sport injury
and achievement stagnation identified by key informants was included.
Symptoms of case 2 met criteria for Major Depressive Episode in DSM IV
TR, and Heart Kidney Deficiency Depression in TCM. Case 6 suffered from
Adjustment Disorders with Anxiety and Depression, and Heart Spleen
Deficiency Depression and Pain, case 7 had a history of Adjustment
Disorders with Anxiety and Depression and Dysthymic Disorder, Heart
Spleen Deficiency Depression. The book speaks to professionals in sport
sciences, sociology, psychology and medicine. It specifically is of
relevance for coaches, athletes, sport managers, mental training
counselors and to anyone who is interested in serious sport practice.