Why Rest and Rehab Isn’t Enough for Injured Teen Athletes


It’s not just her sport that ends up on the sidelines.

When a teen athlete is working through recovery,

It’s her routine.
Her confidence.
Even her sense of self.

We often focus on the visible milestones, rest, rehab, getting the green light to play again. But many girls return to sport still feeling unsure.

Can I trust my body? What if it happens again? Why don’t I feel like myself out there?

And sometimes… they don’t go back at all.

This is the part of recovery we don’t talk about enough and why having a knowledgeable and supportive team matters so much.

If you’re navigating recovery with your teen, you don’t have to carry it alone.

I share more about this in my latest blog:


⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Building the Right Support Team

If you’re looking to expand your (and your teen’s) circle of care, here are a few trusted professionals I love recommending:

I will keep building this amazing list. Let us know who would be an amazing part of your team!

With so much gratitude,

Chantal

Chantal Menard Côté | Psychologist | Teen Coach |

Founder of Pyramid Psychology & The Happiness Path

- Inspiring teen girls to build unbreakable mindsets

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Pyramid Psychology- Inspiring Teen Girls to Build Unbreakable Mindsets

Hello! I’m Chantal, Registered Psychologist and teen life coach for elite teen girl athletes. I support girls navigating injury, eating disorder recovery, and performance anxiety to rebuild confidence, resilience, and a strong mind-body connection.Here, you’ll find thoughtfully curated content& tools for parents and mentors who want to support high-achieving teen girls with more ease, trust, and connection, while fostering strength that goes far beyond sport.

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