04/03/2023
Is PHYSIOTHERAPY PAINFUL ?
By Okenwa (PT.)
The thing about fear is that if fills the mind with negativity that might lead to a patient’s death.
Recently had an encounter with a young woman named Sarah who had injured her leg in a car accident. Her doctor recommended physiotherapy to help her recover and regain her mobility. However, Sarah was afraid of the pain she thought she would have to endure during the therapy sessions.
Sarah's first physiotherapy appointment was scheduled for the next day, and she said she couldn't sleep night the night before her first session l. She was nervous and anxious about what was going to happen. The next morning, she arrived at the clinic,
She met with her physiotherapist Mondale who sat down with her and explained the entire physiotherapy process to her. He told her that it was normal to feel some discomfort during the sessions, but it should never be too painful. He reassured Sarah that He would be with her every step of the way and that together, they would help her regain her strength and mobility.
Sarah's first session started with some simple stretching exercises. Mondale was gentle, yet firm, as she worked with Sarah's leg. At first, Sarah felt a little discomfort, but it quickly went away, and she started to relax. Emily encouraged her to take deep breaths and talked to her about her progress.
As the weeks went by, Sarah's fear of physiotherapy began to fade away. She started to look forward to her sessions with the physiotherapist, and she could feel herself getting stronger and more mobile. Mondale was always patient and understanding, and she would adjust the exercises according to Sarah's progress.
One day, Sarah realized that she was no longer afraid of physiotherapy. She had come a long way from her first session, and she was proud of herself. She knew that she had Mondale to thank for her progress and for helping her overcome her fear of pain.
In the end, Sarah learned that physiotherapy wasn't as painful as she had feared. It was a necessary step in her recovery, and with the right physiotherapist, it could be an enjoyable and rewarding experience. Sarah was grateful for the opportunity to work with Mondale and regain her strength and mobility, and she would recommend physiotherapy to anyone who needed it.
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