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!
Sources:https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-019-12552-4 • https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/ doi/10.1108/IJQRM-02-2017-0031/full/html • https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0897189717303427 •
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