May 12, 2022
“When coming back from injury and having had a number of setbacks, how do you ‘read your body’ to know when to rest more or when to keep up with a PT program? I’m week 4 of 6 in a CAM boot for PTTD. I have a physio, but I’m still scared that—when I can stop wearing the boot—I will not take things slow enough and will reinjure myself. I have lost any confidence that I’ll know when to pull back before getting injured again, and I’m scared of also going out too fast if (IF) I feel better when the boot’s off.”
This week, co-host and mental skills coach Carrie Jackson answers a question from listener Sarah. Carrie describes the way we often get caught up in timelines and expectations from our healthcare providers—but emphasizes why WE remain vital members of our treatment team. And, she talks about how mental toughness sometimes means holding back rather than pushing forward.
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