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Do athletes fear being judged as weak when they experience pain or injury?

Do athletes fear being judged as weak when they experience pain or injury? Well a new study fro...

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14.04 15 Oct 2020

Do athletes fear being judged...

Do athletes fear being judged as weak when they experience pain or injury?

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14.04 15 Oct 2020

Do athletes fear being judged as weak when they experience pain or injury?

Well a new study from Trinity College Dublin says most do!

Author of the report Dr. Fiona Wilson joined Andrea on the show with some listeners with their views.

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