Physical Therapy Blog

Stephen King is often hailed as one of the most successful horror fiction writers of all time. His works have become cultural phenomena, with TV shows and movie adaptations alike giving King immense success. While King has earned worldwide fame and money for his writing, he has often said that is not why he writes.

When life takes us down a new path, we all respond differently. Some buckle down and resist change, while others approach it with resentment and doubt. When I think of a healthy way to respond to change, I think of Frozen 2. In the movie, Anna faces more change than ever before, with her beloved sister having an identity crisis and her romantic relationship with Kristoff evolving. But early in the movie, she receives an essential piece of advice from Pabbie, the patriarch of the magical trolls who raised Kristoff. He says, “When one can see no future, all one can do is the next right thing.” Doing the next right thing will guide Anna’s actions throughout the movie, and that sentiment is an excellent example for us all to learn how to navigate change.

What do you picture when you think about personal training? Is it a buff young man lifting 20-pound dumbbells while yelling at you to keep going as you run on a treadmill? That’s what pops into my head, and I know I’m not alone. Unfortunately, the reputation of personal training has been tarnished for some because of stereotypical characters like the one I picture, or from a horror story of being injured in the gym. You probably know one, whether you experienced it yourself or someone you know got hurt - a trainer wasn’t paying attention and pushed their client too hard.

Authors and philosophers alike have pondered the true meaning of success for centuries. Most have concluded that success is multi-faceted - you can make a good living, but it becomes empty if it comes at the expense of your happiness or fulfillment. The luckiest people find joy in whatever they choose to do with their lives and can also provide for their families and team members - who doesn’t want to make money doing what they love?

H.G. Wells once said, “We must not allow the clock and the calendar to blind us to the fact that each moment is a miracle and a mystery.” It’s easy to get caught up in our day-to-day routine and come to feel that our lives are mundane. But have you ever had a moment in life when you stopped and realized how special it was? Whether you work in an office, on a construction site, or are in the medical field, whatever you’re doing has a purpose and a plan that is far beyond the ordinary.

In an era where health and wellness are at the forefront of our minds, supplements have become an integral part of many people’s daily routines. Whether you take vitamin C, probiotics for gut health, or drink a protein shake, supplements are pervasive and highly visible, as many influencers are paid to promote their favorites. But with a wealth of information comes the inherent risk of some of it being false or not reliable. How do you know which supplement companies you can trust? How can you tell the difference between a trustworthy, scientifically proven product and the rest of the fads? And ultimately, how do you pick the supplements that you actually need?

Routine is an essential part of our lives. Most of us have a set of habits we do in the morning to help us prepare for the day, things we do at night before we go to bed, or both. Our routines help us get into whatever mindset we need for that point in our day. Another routine every professional has to learn is how to manage their workload, prepare for the day, and prepare for the next day. If you’ve ever been to personal training, you understand that you are not the only client your trainer is seeing that day, and you might wonder how they balance it all. Are they really able to give you the attention you need and deserve?

It’s a common stereotype in modern healthcare that it’s difficult to find a practitioner who truly cares. At your doctor’s office, you may feel like just another chart, just another name on a schedule, no matter how friendly your physician may be. When you find a professional who cares about your well-being, whether a personal trainer, a hairstylist, or a dentist, you want to stick with them no matter what, because you have come to appreciate not only the quality of their service but also their genuine concern for you as a person, not just as another name on their schedule.

Routine is an essential part of our lives. Most of us have a set of habits we do in the morning to help us prepare for the day, things we do at night before we go to bed, or both. Our routines help us get into whatever mindset we need for that point in our day. Another routine every professional has to learn is how to manage their workload, prepare for the day, and prepare for the next day. If you’ve ever been to physical therapy, you understand that you are not the only patient your therapist is seeing that day, and you might wonder how they balance it all. Are they really able to give you the attention you need and deserve?

In an article for Forbes Magazine, Mark C. Perna discusses the value of failure in our lives, as much as we try to avoid it. He says,