4 Wimbledon Lessons for Post Concussion Recovery

I've loved watching Wimbledon over the past fortnight (I'm calling it research!), and it struck me that there are some interesting parallels between elite tennis and recovering from post concussion symptoms.

Here are 4 incredible players who stood out to me...

Linda Nosková - One setback doesn't define the match

Linda Nosková showed immense resilience after some difficult losses, returning to compete with confidence rather than letting one result define her.

Recovery insight

Many of us can suffer setbacks and assume, "I'm back to square one." You're probably not.

Recovery isn't a straight line. One difficult day doesn't erase weeks of progress. It’s not Game Over yet.

Novak Djokovic - Play the long game

Whether you support him or not, at 39 Djokovic is remarkable for how long he's stayed at the very top. Behind that is years of looking after his recovery, training, nutrition and the minutiae of his preparation.

Recovery insight

After a concussion, it's tempting to search for the magic bullet. But recovery and long lasting health is built through paying attention to the boring but important little things over weeks and months and years.

Jannik Sinner - Consistency wins

Sinner defended his Wimbledon title by sticking to his game, even when the match became tight. There were no miracle shots every point - just calm, consistent execution under pressure, doing what he knows works.

Recovery insight

When you're recovering from post concussion symptoms, consistency beats intensity.

A short daily walk supports recovery more than irregular runs, routine sleep wins over ‘catching up’ later, healthy daily meals give far more benefit than intermittent restrictive diets. It may not feel exciting, but daily consistency with doing what works is key.

Arthur Fery - Believe before everyone else does

I loved this guy. British wildcard Arthur Fery wasn't expected to reach the Wimbledon semi-finals. Yet match by match, he proved he belonged on one of the biggest stages in tennis. And the crowd adored him!

Recovery insight

Sometimes the biggest challenge is believing that things can improve, especially if you've been struggling for months or years.

Even if you’ve been told that it’s not possible, or you’re tempted to give up persevering. Keep believing, because recovery is possible.