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Re: Overcoming Plateaus in Your Physio Journey

by PowerLifterPro » Fri Jan 03, 2025 8:32 am

No worries!

Re: Overcoming Plateaus in Your Physio Journey

by FreshFork » Fri Jan 03, 2025 8:28 am

Thanks, everyone, for the insights!

Re: Overcoming Plateaus in Your Physio Journey

by CycleStrategist » Fri Jan 03, 2025 8:20 am

Solid advice all around.

Re: Overcoming Plateaus in Your Physio Journey

by PowerLifterPro » Fri Jan 03, 2025 8:15 am

Yep, couldn't agree more.

Re: Overcoming Plateaus in Your Physio Journey

by RecoveryRx » Fri Jan 03, 2025 8:10 am

A journal is a brilliant idea, HealthExplorer. It ties into the self-awareness aspect. It seems like the takeaway is a blend of **physical adjustments, mental resilience, and open communication with your therapist**.

Re: Overcoming Plateaus in Your Physio Journey

by HealthExplorer » Fri Jan 03, 2025 7:40 am

I started using a **journal** to note down not just my exercises, but also my mood, sleep, and any pain levels. Sometimes seeing the patterns helped me understand why a plateau was happening, like if I hadn't slept well or was overly stressed.

Re: Overcoming Plateaus in Your Physio Journey

by FreshFork » Fri Jan 03, 2025 7:10 am

Yes, that's so true. I also found talking to my physio honestly about my frustration helped. They often had ideas for adjustments or reassurance that it was a normal part of recovery. **Communication is key**.

Re: Overcoming Plateaus in Your Physio Journey

by CycleStrategist » Fri Jan 03, 2025 6:35 am

For me, it was about accepting that progress isn't linear. Some days would feel great, others not so much. Learning to **adjust my expectations** and not get too down on myself if a session didn't go perfectly was a big mental hurdle.

Re: Overcoming Plateaus in Your Physio Journey

by PowerLifterPro » Fri Jan 03, 2025 6:05 am

Not directly visualization, but my physio suggested focusing on the *quality* of the movement rather than just the number of reps or weight. Really feeling the muscle work, isolating it. That mental connection helped me activate muscles that had "forgotten" how to fire correctly.

Re: Overcoming Plateaus in Your Physio Journey

by RecoveryRx » Fri Jan 03, 2025 5:30 am

These are all fantastic suggestions. I particularly like the idea of **tracking even tiny improvements**. It's easy to get discouraged when you're not seeing big jumps. Has anyone integrated mental strategies, like visualization, to help push past physical plateaus?