5 Ways to Stay Motivated During Your Treatment & Beyond For many people, deciding to take the route of physical therapy is a very big step. Whether your doctor has recommended it after surgery, or you’re deciding to get help for an injury or chronic pain, physical therapy can do wonders for your body -- if you stay motivated and dedicated to your treatment program!
Centra Rehabilitation is proud to offer a high level of service to all of our patients, nomatter what pain condition theymay be dealing with. We know it’s no easy task to stay motivated when you’re in pain, so we put together a list of five things we recommend you do to keep yourself engaged and dedicated to your healing journey! 1. Make a list of things you’ll be able to do without pain. Chances are, if you’re in physical therapy, it’s because you’re struggling to do things you love doing without experiencing pain. 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. 2. Track your progress. 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! 3. Motivate yourself throughmusic. People listen tomusic when they work out to keep their energy levels high. Sometimes when we listen to certain kinds of music that put us in a good mood, we can accomplish more than we think. Creating a playlist to listen to specifically for your physical therapy exercise routine can give you something more to look forward to when it’s time to start stretching those muscles. 4. Find a therapy partner. Similar to the way that working out at the gym can keep you focused and excited, having a physical therapy partner can increase your motivation levels.
5. Connect with your physical therapist. At Centra Rehabilitation, we want to learn more about you than just what your pain symptoms are, and we want you to feel comfortable with us! The more connected you feel to the therapists involved in your recovery, the more motivated you’ll be to reach the physical goals they’re helping you to set for yourself. It’s time to get motivated, and stay that way! After each appointment, our goal is to always have you feeling better than you did when you arrived. Our therapists will assess your physical health and create a unique treatment plan to help you get back on your feet. If you ever become discouraged, know that we’re behind you every step of the way!
Sources: https://www.verywellhealth.com/stay-motivated-in-physical-therapy-2696633
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