Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark says her return from injuries includes both physical limits and a mental adjustment. She previously missed time last season due to a “variety of injuries” and was limited to 13 games. Clark said that when she sat out a game as a last-minute scratch, it reflected an ongoing learning process about managing her body and making decisions in real time. In separate remarks, she also describes the “mental challenge” brought on by the string of injuries, framing her approach as confidence-building rather than simply playing through pain. Clark’s comments center on how injury history affects day-to-day readiness and decision-making, including whether to compete when she is not fully available. Both outlets report that her decision to miss a specific game this week is tied to her current recovery and her evolving understanding of how to handle setbacks. The articles provide consistent context that her comments come amid her return period and reflect both the physical and psychological dimensions of recovering in the WNBA.