THE CONNECTION BETWEEN MENTAL HEALTH AND PHYSICAL THERAPY
Physical discomfort is usually the main focus of a physical therapy appointment. Whether you suffered an injury or have recently undergone surgery, you’re
stress, anxiety, and depression will gradually lessen as you continue on your healing journey. IMPROVED SELF-ESTEEM Unsurprisingly, your self-esteem may take a hit after suffering an injury or losing mobility,
doing everything possible to return to the activities you love. But you may not realize that your mental health can majorly impact your physical recovery. You might think you need to see a mental health professional or start a new prescription to help your mind during recovery, but that’s not necessarily the case. Often, simply participating in physical therapy can help improve your mental health. REDUCED STRESS, ANXIETY, AND DEPRESSION As physical therapists, we aim to help you return to your regular lives with few to no
but physical therapy can help restore lost confidence. We’ll run you through various exercises, and at every appointment, you’ll gain a new sense
of achievement as you progress toward your goals and regain mobility. Your confidence will
improve even more as you work on the exercises we assign you at home. BETTER SLEEP
When you don’t sleep well, you can experience worsening symptoms of depression and anxiety. There’s no better way to ensure you get a good night’s rest than by exercising, and that’s exactly what we’ll help you do. Whether you’re coming in for an appointment or are following our guidelines for recovery at home, you’ll have an easier time falling asleep at night and will get much better rest.
restrictions. There may be moments when you feel like nothing will improve after an injury, but there is a light at the end of the tunnel! After meeting with a physical therapist, you’ll receive a road map to your recovery. When you see that things will eventually improve, you’ll notice improvements in your mental health. Feelings of
PATIENT TESTIMONIALS Getting Confidence Back
“I had a great PT experience! Mandie was so knowledgeable and was able to pinpoint the source of my pain so it could be corrected. This was a better
“Very pleased with treatment. Good work and explanation of my procedure. Good expectations for the rest of the year if I continue my exercises. I feel my work here has greatly reduced my pain and improved my mobility.” –Tom Engle
experience than others by far. Personal attention was key here! I will recommend Kinetic to others.” –Mark Woodbury
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