ptspin
by Lucas Quebedeaux, PT, DPT
Lower Back Pain and Core Stability
Patients
undergoing
physical
therapy can have a positive or negative
outlook depending on their own
mindset. Many patients come in having
misconceptions of physical therapy
because friends or family have either
had miraculous recoveries or negative
experiences. This can either give the
patients false hope or even depressed
feelings concerning their need for
physical therapy.
This is where we step in as a staff
to ensure the mentality of the patient
is constructive and positive. Physical
therapy is coming more and more to
the forefront as necessary after injury
or certain illnesses. Ponchatoula
Therapy and patients develop a trust
that instills long term development and
strength, even if it follows what could
be considered a short term injury.
Patients take home the skills learned at
the clinic to develop a home exercise
program from day one.
Mentality and comfort with the
staff is a big part of physical therapy.
Sports bring the mental challenge of
physical therapy, thus allowing athletes
to succeed at a higher rate through
treatment. We want to train all of
our patients to become as athletic as
possible, not necessarily competitive,
but just to make the everyday routine
much easier at minimal.
We want our patients to have the
positive mindset, even when it comes
to chronic pain that may otherwise
negatively impact the patient’s life or
mood. Initially, it is tough to understand
that physical therapy might help, but
throughout the process, the staff plays
an important role for the patient to
instill that confidence every day. On a
regular basis, we see our patients get
back to doing their daily activities even
after experiencing chronic pain for
years.
Psychology is a top priority in
physical therapy. It is even taught
at the university in physical therapy
programs. We pride ourselves in the
relationships that we develop and
confidence that we instill.
It is so great to get to know people
in such a tight knit community as
Ponchatoula. It is hard to walk through
downtown without seeing a friendly
face. We are continually trying to
establish to be another positive part of
the community.
Congratulations to Ponchatoula Therapy
for being voted best place for physical therapy
by Tangipahoa residents – from your friends
at Backspin.
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