Getting over an injury can be hard.
Those who will undergo a long period of therapy or restriction of regular training and movements often come to lack dedication and motivation while undergoing treatment. Because of this often the healing process takes longer than it should. In our August newsletter we are going to answer some frequently asked questions about the services we offer for getting over an injury along with some general questions to aid you in remaining motivated despite any setbacks you may encounter.
What are the services that Integrated Motion offers for those who are getting over an injury or looking for treatment?
Integrated motion offers movement assistance at all injuries stages. Our experience combined with our IMPT method and our focus place on an individuals concerns will help us to provide you with the most effective service. If you are trying to get over an injury, we will provide you with guided movement facilitation to help you develop the balance, flexibility, strength, and range of motion that restore the affected tissues in your body. Depending on your specific case we can also provide exercise therapy for better posture and spine alignment. Another service we offer is 3D movement analysis to keep track of your progress as we work on getting you back to where you were before being injured and even beyond.
How are these services unique to what I would find at another practice?
We don’t only draw movement sessions based on your improvement and necessities, but also include a preventive component. Our goal is that you make every movement count therefore at the same time we help you to heal and recover we want to create a very strong base that will help you to decrease the likelihood of injuries in the future.
What is considered the normal timeline for healing an injury?
Each injury should be treated based on what the individual is undergoing. Some injuries may just take a few weeks to heal while others could be worked on for years. There is no normal timeline as all injuries are different. A sprained ankle isn’t going to be treated the same as a sever muscle imbalance or a torn ACL. Every individual is going to heal at different rates and experience different successes and setbacks while healing. There is no “normal” timeline.
Healing from an injury can be long process, how do I remain motivated?
First, find success in the small victories. Note your increase balance, flexibility, mobility and the specific things you’re focusing on. Don’t get caught up in trying to become perfectly healthy again because you will lose focus on the training and therapy that is necessary to help you recover.While you shouldn’t get caught up in the long journey you are making to health you should certainly set long term goals and plan for what you will do once you are at your prime again. This will help you remain motivated beyond just the work that you are currently putting in to heal your injury. An important thing to note is that while motivation is powerful you also need to recognize your limits and know when to stop pushing yourself so that you don’t injure yourself further before you are fully healed.
Then, what are some things I should focus on during my rehabilitation process?
- Don’t forget the mental component of rehabilitation. We recommend our clients to facilitate that process is by mindfully improving awareness. Consciously tell yourself as many times as necessary that you will overcome the injury no matter how difficult or hard it may seem.
- Be patient, tell yourself it will all be okay! Continue ahead and understand your injury as well as the rehabilitation process with the help of your injury rehabilitation specialist. Be positive!
- Learn how to move rather than just following the exercise. Practice the movement patterns slowly and with full control.
- Practice adequate breathing. The one thing we cannot live without is air, therefore proper breathing during injury rehab is just as essential as the exercises themselves.
- Explore different rehabilitation alternatives until you find balance between all the components mentioned above and this will lead to a faster and more effective recovery.
To learn more about the science of movement & start making every movement count visit us at www.spiralsinmotion.com or call us at 917 392 4678.
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