After surgery or an injury and, if you are prescribed physical
therapy, there is more to the follow-up then just receiving an exercise
handout and hoping for the best. There are many factors that can decide
a successful outcome.
Factors such as your dietary intake, how compliant are you in taking your medications, are you getting enough sleep and giving your body time to recover, and the quality of education you are getting from your physical therapist.
However of the most important determinants in you obtaining a successful physical recovery and most neglected by western medicine is the use of your mind and, the amount of power it has in getting you back to a full recovery.
In physical therapy getting your body to recover and make the types of quick recoveries that are needed in the world as we know it today of reduced benefits and cutbacks in care, you need all the help you can get in educating yourself and being your own patient advocate during the recovery.
By using your mind and the art of visualizing, you play a big part in determining your successful outcome. You literally can control your physical rehabilitation by taking the time before each session to sit back and relax, close your eyes and take a few minutes to picture yourself completely healed and recovered.
It is known that the power we hold in our minds is largely an untapped resource that we have at our disposal but, was never given a handbook on how to use it correctly. Many of today's superior athletes have discovered the potential of the human mind and practice the art of visualization before going on the field.
You as a patient can do the same and get the same results with your recovery by taking a few minutes each day and practicing the art of visualization. Many of us do it everyday in our day-to-day activities and not aware of it.
I suggest to my patients that they take time each day to relax by lying down or sitting comfortably in a reclining chair and to close their eyes, remove any extra noise like a television or radio and imagine their full recovery and what it will look like to them.
It is important to understand that our bodies will not take us to where our minds have never been. If you can imagine it and picture the outcome you want to achieve, you can get it if you take the time to discover the power of hidden potential that you have sitting between your ears.
And the best part of it is that the use of it is free. In today's world of high medical costs it is nice to get an added bonus now and then isn't it.
Factors such as your dietary intake, how compliant are you in taking your medications, are you getting enough sleep and giving your body time to recover, and the quality of education you are getting from your physical therapist.
However of the most important determinants in you obtaining a successful physical recovery and most neglected by western medicine is the use of your mind and, the amount of power it has in getting you back to a full recovery.
In physical therapy getting your body to recover and make the types of quick recoveries that are needed in the world as we know it today of reduced benefits and cutbacks in care, you need all the help you can get in educating yourself and being your own patient advocate during the recovery.
By using your mind and the art of visualizing, you play a big part in determining your successful outcome. You literally can control your physical rehabilitation by taking the time before each session to sit back and relax, close your eyes and take a few minutes to picture yourself completely healed and recovered.
It is known that the power we hold in our minds is largely an untapped resource that we have at our disposal but, was never given a handbook on how to use it correctly. Many of today's superior athletes have discovered the potential of the human mind and practice the art of visualization before going on the field.
You as a patient can do the same and get the same results with your recovery by taking a few minutes each day and practicing the art of visualization. Many of us do it everyday in our day-to-day activities and not aware of it.
I suggest to my patients that they take time each day to relax by lying down or sitting comfortably in a reclining chair and to close their eyes, remove any extra noise like a television or radio and imagine their full recovery and what it will look like to them.
It is important to understand that our bodies will not take us to where our minds have never been. If you can imagine it and picture the outcome you want to achieve, you can get it if you take the time to discover the power of hidden potential that you have sitting between your ears.
And the best part of it is that the use of it is free. In today's world of high medical costs it is nice to get an added bonus now and then isn't it.
Richard Haynes PTA
Total Joint Fitness LLC
Punta Gorda, Florida.
http://fitnessallnews.blogspot.com/
Richard Haynes is a Physical Therapist Assistant working in the home health sector in Punta Gorda Florida, with specialization in orthopedic injuries, joint replacement surgical rehabilitation and, pre and post -rehabilitation strengthening programs. Richard's website is designed for the knee, hip, or orthopedic patient who is looking for information or consulting regarding rehabilitation or post rehabilitation fitness exercises and information. Richard also does on-line rehabilitation and fitness training as well.
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Total Joint Fitness LLC
Punta Gorda, Florida.
http://fitnessallnews.blogspot.com/
Richard Haynes is a Physical Therapist Assistant working in the home health sector in Punta Gorda Florida, with specialization in orthopedic injuries, joint replacement surgical rehabilitation and, pre and post -rehabilitation strengthening programs. Richard's website is designed for the knee, hip, or orthopedic patient who is looking for information or consulting regarding rehabilitation or post rehabilitation fitness exercises and information. Richard also does on-line rehabilitation and fitness training as well.
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