Perspective Physical Therapy and Performance

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Considering All OF THE PAIN Variables

Pain is complex, rehab is complex and humans are complex

What do we consider when thinking about pain:

-Physical activity level

-Nutritional status

-Mechanical and physical factors

-Health beliefs

-Stress levels

-Social relationships

-Sleep quality and habits

-Psychosocial

When we take a 30,000 foot view and look at an individual holistically, we can start to create clarity for an individuals situation and implement long term, actionable solutions. Long term, actionable solutions create independence and significant changes in a person’s quality of life.

Does your physical therapist take the time to ask you about these variables? Does your physical therapist help you implement strategies to make long term changes?

If you are ready to work with a provider that will listen to you and implement long term strategies to make life changing improvements, let’s chat!