chronic non-specific pain among children is a prevalent problem. An interesting clinical observation in the rehabilitation of adolescents with chonic non-specific pain is that among them there is a subgroup of former elite athletes. This raises the question why these young athletes were vulnerable to developing chronic pain symptoms and become disabled. This study investigated this question in a qualitative study and an online survey study.

FORMER ELITE YOUNG ATHLETES WITH CHRONIC MUSCULOSKELETAL PAIN: EXPERIENCES AND THE ROLE OF FEAR OF FAILURE, FEAR OF SUCCESS AND PERFORMANCE GOALS.