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Physical therapy is designed to restore as much physical function as possible in an injured or surgically-repaired part of your body, but this improvement isn’t going to happen over night. You’re going to need to pursue physical therapy for weeks or months in order to achieve the best results, and unfortunately some patients end up calling it quits before they reach the strongest and healthiest versions of themselves.

But why do some patients quit going to their physical therapy sessions, and what can be done to counter some of these reasons for quitting? We explain why people quit PT early, and we share how the team at OrthoRehab Specialists works to help you overcome some of the common reasons for wanting to end your rehab journey early.

Calling Quits On PT – Why People Do It

People give up on their physical therapy program for a number of reasons, but we’re going to spotlight four of the most common reasons we see in the industry. Here’s why some people quit going to physical therapy.

  1. Time Consuming Commute– If you don’t live close to your PT clinic, it can be a bit of an effort to get to and from your appointments. Some clients need PT daily or at least a couple of times a week, and that commute can eventually wear a person down. We work to counter this issue by offering remote PT sessions so that you can connect from the comfort of your home so that physical therapy can better fit into your schedule.
  2. Stunted Progress– When you’re going through a PT program on your own, or you’re not really getting individualized attention from your physical therapist, you may find that your progress slows or seems to stall. These PT plateaus are common, and while they can be discouraging, that doesn’t mean you’re done making progress forever. Now is when you really need to buckle down and commit to your PT plan to overcome this plateau. We help patients overcome these progress plateaus by regularly conducting assessments so that we can tailor a specific PT routine to your individual needs, helping you avoid or overcome issues with your progress.
  3. Boredom– We get it, physical therapy isn’t always the most fun activity in the world. It’s not uncommon for patients to get bored with physical therapy or their specific routine. However, PT is kind of like exercise or a diet. Going for a run or eating vegetables instead of pizza may not be the most fun, but it’s the right move for your health and has your long-term interests at heart. However, we also try to shake things up and keep you on your feet in order to present you with new tasks and challenges every session so that your routine doesn’t become boring.
  4. Fear Of Injury– We understand that physically pushing yourself following an injury or surgery can be a bit intimidating. Odds are you’re dealing with some discomfort, and you may worry that pushing yourself too hard could lead to a setback. While that’s true, it’s also very unlikely to happen when you’re working with a physical therapist who has a deep understanding of your injuries and the body systems that need to be targeted to ensure you make the strongest recovery possible. You can put this fear of aggravation to bed by connecting with a physical therapist for your PT program instead of trying to perform a routine you found online on your own.

Physical therapy is oftentimes the treatment or recovery technique that will play the biggest role in helping you regain as much physical function and strength as possible, so please think long and hard before giving up on your routine before it is advised. We want you to stop physical therapy, but only when your body is ready. Let us help you reach that point.

For more information, or to schedule your next physical therapy session, reach out to the team at OrthoRehab Specialists today at (612) 339-2041.

 

Dr. Andy Masis, PT
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