In the U.S., there isn’t much of an emphasis on injury prevention. Due to the lack of insurance coverage for preventive medicine, people tend to seek out an expert opinion only after they are in a constant state of pain. It’s an unfortunate conundrum, and one that our team at the Louisville Sports & Injury Center sees daily. We often meet with clients whose pain stems from a specific area. They have usually ignored the issue as best they could, hoping it would simply pass on its own. Then, months later, their small issue has transformed into a full-fledged injury. While pain is often what ultimately gets patients to seek out treatment, a lack of it doesn’t necessarily mean all issues are resolved. In many cases, once a patient experiences lowered pain levels, they lose motivation to continue their rehabilitation, which causes their injuries to flare-up again down the road. The human body needs time to fully heal, but to do so, patients must find ways to maintain motivation even if they’re no longer in pain. Here are some ways to help. 1. Find a Partner Try to find someone who can support you and help keep you accountable regarding your doctor’s appointments and at-home exercise treatment program. 2. Track Your Progress Always try to keep an ongoing record of how effective your treatment is in reducing your pain. By noting the progress and creating expectations for yourself, you will more easily stay motivated along the way. 3. Crank Some Tunes How to Maintain Treatment Motivation Pain Is Not the Only Symptom to Consider
Teacher Appreciation Week runs from May 6–10 this year, and there are plenty of ways students of all ages can thank their educators for everything they do. Being a teacher isn’t an easy job, and the people who make it their profession are passionate about helping kids learn. Depending on how old your child is, they may need a parent’s help in showing their appreciation. Here are a few ways parents and children can appreciate teachers together. Thank-You Notes can often be just as valuable as a gift. Help your child write an appreciative note and then write one yourself. Teachers often have to maintain the happiness of students, administrators, and parents. Your card could relieve some of the stress of that balancing act and let them know that you acknowledge their efforts. A Homemade Meal Making a homemade meal (or dessert) shows teachers that you went the extra mile to appreciate their hard work. You could make a favorite dish of yours or try to find a new recipe online. Either way, encourage your child to help you with the process so that the meal is truly a gift from both of you. Donating School Supplies Many teachers use their own money to buy school supplies for their classroom. This is just one of the ways teachers go above and beyond on a daily basis, and buying some extra school supplies can help ease that cost. Take your child shopping with you and help them pick out supplies that you know their teacher will appreciate. Your children spend several hours a day with their teachers, so fostering relationships with them is vital. Use this day to help your children understand the importance of teachers, to teach them the power of gratitude, and to encourage them to show respect for everyone who helps them in life. LEARNING TO BE GRATEFUL Some Ways to Help Children Appreciate Their Teachers This gesture is simple and sweet and can be very thoughtful. Telling a teacher what makes them outstanding
If you are fond of music, then jamming out to your favorite tunes could help you maintain momentum and finish exercises at home.
You can find hundreds of other ways to keep yourself motivated throughout
treatment. Remember that pain, or the lack thereof, isn’t the only symptom you need to consider. The more you invest in yourself, the better your result will be.
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