Ways to Stay Motivated During Physical Therapy and Beyond
Have you struggled to stay motivated with your rehab? Are you finding it difficult to get the results you hoped for? At Fairfield Universal Therapy, our physical therapist understands persisting to the end of a lengthy rehabilitation process can be difficult. We are here to help and keep you on track to have the results you desire!
For many people, persisting with physical therapy is challenging. Time commitments, slow progress, setbacks, and being tired of not feeling your best all factor into a typical rehabilitation process and make it hard to persist. Whether your doctor has recommended therapy after surgery or you finally decided to get help to resolve an injury or chronic pain, physical therapy can be the solution you are looking for.
We know it’s no easy task to stay motivated when you’re in pain, so we are committed to providing you with the education and support to empower you to stay motivated, engaged, and dedicated to your healing journey!
At Fairfield Universal Therapy, we offer a high level of service to all of our patients. No matter what condition you are dealing with, you can stay motivated and dedicated to your treatment program!
How To Get The Results You Want
If you’re in physical therapy, it’s most likely because you’re struggling to do things you love without experiencing pain. Maybe you have back issues that keep you from playing sports, or perhaps you’ve been dealing with ankle pain that hinders your ability to walk and run errands without pain. No matter the reason, you can take steps to ensure results.
Too often, people wait and hope things will get better. Don’t put off dealing with something small, or risk the chance it becomes big! Getting started sooner leads to faster results.
Achieving results depends on persistence. Fortunately, our physical therapists understand what motivates people to persist and get the results they are looking for. Physical therapy helps people resolve their present condition and improves their overall health.
Here are a few research-backed ways to get results:
Understanding your condition:
One of the essential factors in achieving results is knowing the condition you are dealing with. Identifying the source of the problems is one of the most critical factors. Our therapists perform comprehensive evaluations to determine your overall health status and all the factors contributing to your condition.
Our team will educate you to understand what is going on and how to resolve the issues contributing to your condition.
Knowing the expected duration of your presenting symptoms:
Too often, the practitioners in healthcare are rushed for time and forget to mention what you should expect regarding your condition. The peace of mind alone can help people commit to getting the results they want.
It is also helpful when things don’t pan out as anticipated because it will lead to more investigation and identification of solutions.
Experiencing improvements:
Nothing helps quite as much as feeling better. Results help keep us motivated and spark new engagement after a plateau. In rehabilitation, patient satisfaction is most substantial when people experience symptom resolution and improved function. Our team works with you to ensure you improve!
Challenge yourself:
This may sound counterintuitive, but recent research shows that if something is too easy, we lose interest, and if it is too difficult or impossible, we give up before trying. Pushing ourselves, so 15% of the time, we struggle or even fail is the sweet spot for improvement.
Your physical therapist will progress your program to ensure you are moving forward and, at the same time, challenging, so you get optimal results!
If you’re feeling discouraged during physical therapy, set goals for yourself by making a list of all the activities you’ll be able to do once you’ve advanced in your treatment. Keeping a physical therapy progress journal can be a great way to track your progress over time.
Try writing down your pain symptoms at the beginning of treatment, and track the exercises and stretches you do every day. You’ll be surprised at how far you’ve come, especially if you notice you aren’t experiencing the same levels of pain you were before treatment!
Call To Schedule An Appointment
We’re behind you every step of the way! At Fairfield Universal Therapy, we want to learn more about you than just your pain symptoms, and we want you to feel comfortable with us. Our therapists will assess your overall health and create a unique treatment plan to empower you to get back on your feet.
If you’re dealing with nagging pain or any other condition begging for attention, call today to set up a consultation.
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Don’t let pain or uncertainty keep you from reaching your goals. Our team can help you safely rebuild strength, improve mobility, and return to the activities you love. Contact us today to get started!
Recipe of the Month
Miracle Red Juice
Bright, refreshing, and packed with vibrant produce, this Miracle Red Juice is a delicious way to enjoy beets, carrots, apples, celery, citrus, and ginger in every sip. Blend up this colorful juice for a fresh, flavorful boost that’s perfect for starting your day or enjoying as an afternoon pick-me-up.
Ingredients:
- 2 large beets
- 4 long carrots
- 2 apples
- 6 celery stalks
- 2 limes or lemons
- 2 inches of ginger
Directions:
Prepare beets, carrots, apples, celery, limes (or lemons) and ginger by chopping into smaller pieces before placing into a juicer. As the skin of a beet is packed with antioxidants and nutrients, it is recommended to leave the skin on the beet. Beet skin and lemon peel (if using) have strong flavors, so you could also prepare half with skin and half peeled to adjust to the flavor, or simply peel all if preferred. Apples can be any color or variety. Do not peel the ginger, which you will add to taste as ginger can be spicy. After all ingredients are added to the juicer, blend until juiced and smooth. Drink juice as soon as possible to obtain all benefits of the antioxidants and nutrients. Miracle Red Juice can be absorbed more easily on an empty stomach. Drink one glass every other day or as needed.
550
Calories
5-10
Prep Minutes
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Kids Heading Back to School? Prevent Backpack Back Pain
Between laptops, tablets, and textbooks, heavy backpacks are a reality for students heading back to school this fall. When backpacks are worn incorrectly or overloaded, they can contribute to back pain—especially discomfort in the upper back and shoulders.
The good news? A few simple adjustments can help your child stay comfortable, improve posture, and start the school year feeling their best.
A Healthier Backpack Starts With Smart Habits
Proper backpack fit, lighter loads, and good posture habits can reduce unnecessary strain on your child’s growing spine and help prevent aches throughout the school year.
Find the Right Fit
Choose a backpack that fits your child properly. It should sit comfortably against their back and rest near the hips rather than hanging heavily from the shoulders.
Keep It Lightweight
A backpack should not exceed 10% of your child’s body weight. Use a scale to check that books, devices, and supplies are not creating unnecessary strain.
Encourage Good Posture
Teach your child to stand tall by lifting their chest upward and keeping their spine aligned for healthier posture throughout the day.
Exercise to Do at Home
DUMBBELL SHOULDER PRESS
Stand tall with a dumbbell in each hand, elbows bent, and weights held at shoulder height with palms facing forward. Press both dumbbells overhead until your arms are fully extended. Pause briefly at the top, then slowly lower the weights back to shoulder height.
3 Sets, 10 Reps. (Materials needed: dumbbells)
