Sports rehabilitation represents a fertile ground for multidisciplinary mind-body interventions supported by emerging technologies. Injuries challenge athletes not only in terms of physical recovery but also by undermining psychological resilience, often leading to frustration, stress, and identity disruption. Traditionally, self-talk has been used to sustain motivation and adherence to rehabilitation. At the same time, self-compassion has gained recognition as a protective factor that supports acceptance and adaptive coping. In this context, Virtual reality (VR) provides an immersive medium to deliver such interventions in an engaging and embodied way. This project examined the feasibility of integrating VR-based self-talk and self-compassion exercises into the rehabilitation of athletes recovering from musculoskeletal injuries. Insights from a pilot study with athletes undergoing physiotherapy participated in a four-week protocol with weekly VR sessions will be presented. The experiences included guided self-talk protocols, compassionate imagery, and perspective-taking exercises. Pre- and post-intervention assessments measured self-compassion, injury-related distress, self-esteem, resilience, sense of presence, and technology usability. Preliminary findings show high acceptability and engagement, along with positive trends in emotional regulation. These results suggest that VR is not only feasible but may also strengthen motivation and resilience by embedding psychological skills training directly into the recovery process. Future directions will involve the use of psychophysiological sensors (e.g., heart rate variability, skin conductance) and AI-driven adaptive algorithms to provide real-time feedback and tailor VR content to athletes' states and needs. Such integration reframes rehabilitation as a biopsychosocial process, opening pathways for preventive mental skills training beyond injury recovery.