Health-related resolutions are the most common type of resolution that people set for the new year, and it should come as no surprise that health-related resolutions are also the most common type of resolution for people to struggle to maintain. Don’t become another person who lets their health-focused resolutions fall by the wayside in the new year. In today’s blog, we explain how physical therapy can help you overcome some of the common threats to your New Year’s resolutions.
How PT Can Help You Keep Your Resolutions
By working with a physical therapist, you can learn ways to overcome some of the most common reasons why people give up on their New Year’s resolutions. Here’s why working with a PT is so helpful.
- Goal Setting – As physical therapists, we sit down with every client and really dig into their health and wellness goals. By helping patients set specific and realistic goals, it’s easier for them to continue progressing towards their ultimate goal. If you just have a vague resolution of “exercising more,” odds are that resolution won’t stick for long. We can help you set specific goals that are easier to track and work towards.
- Diet Tips– A significant aspect of becoming a healthier version of yourself in the new year revolves around revamping your diet. You know that you could benefit from eating healthier, but what exactly does that mean? Your physical therapist can talk with you about your diet and your food choices and help you make small tweaks to your eating habits that coincide with your weight loss goals. They can be an excellent resource when it comes to better understanding diet and nutritional choices.
- Pain Treatment– Some patients find that it’s difficult to be as active as they’d like because of a chronic pain issue. If your knees or hips are making it hard to run, swim or exercise as you’d like, don’t just try to push through the pain. Resolve to take care of your pain so that exercise becomes comfortable again. Your physical therapist can pinpoint your underlying cause of discomfort and develop a therapy routine that helps to strengthen your body and put an end to your chronic pain. Once pain has been treated, it’s much easier to go out and be active.
- Individualized Workouts – We totally understand if hitting the gym or going for a run just isn’t your thing. Everyone likes to exercise in different ways, and it’s important that you find an exercise routine that keeps you motivated to come back for more. We can talk with your about your interests, your dislikes and what areas of your body you want to target with your exercise program. We’re confident that we can develop an exercise routine that you find rewarding and engaging. Let us help you overcome the boredom hurdle when it comes to pursuing regular exercise.
- Consistency – Finally, you need to remain consistent if you actually want to achieve your long-term health-related goals, and physical therapy can certainly help you develop a routine. Going to physical therapy once or twice a week gets you in the habit of making time for your health on a regular basis, and your physical therapist can help hold you accountable. If you have someone else to hold you accountable who is keeping track of your progress (or lack thereof), it can motivate you to stick with your program and meet your goals.
Let the team at OrthoRehab Specialists make it easier for you to achieve your fitness-related goals in the new year. For more information on how we can help, or to set up your first appointment, give our team a call today at (612) 339-2041.