Physical inactivity is one of the most challenging obstacles for people to overcome. Despite the persistent message about how important it is to get moving, more and more people find themselves making another round of resolutions only to experience modest results.
Often, injuries or old aches and pains worry people into inactivity. The fear of overdoing it leads to not doing anything or doing too much too soon. This only results in new aches and pains. For some, the struggle is not in the willingness to get moving; it is because they don’t know exactly what to do first.
At Comber Physical Therapy & Fusion Chiropractic in Williamsburg, VA, our integrated team will work with you to set attainable goals, and we’ll give you the guidance and accountability you need to be successful. Contact our clinic today and let us help you live the life you deserve!
How to set goals that work
Our physical therapists and chiropractors will start with an injury evaluation and a movement screening to identify all the needed factors to reach your goals. This will consist of a thorough history to understand your current exercise schedule and demands on your body. In addition, we will discuss your overall health status and specific activity goals you have to ensure you are setting yourself up for success.
Together we will develop a comprehensive program that includes targeted manual techniques, mobility work, strengthening, and any appropriate pain relief technique to ensure you are starting with your best foot forward.
Next, we will focus on progressing your strength and dynamic movements designed to restore function, improve your health, and prevent injuries. We will also incorporate SMARTER goal-setting strategies to help ensure your success!
S — Specific: A specific area for improvement. Aim to clearly describe what you want to achieve.
M — Measurable: Numbers or indicators to measure progress are essential. A benchmark can help you determine your progress and ultimate success!
A — Achievable: Challenging but within your skill range. You can break down big goals into smaller goals which then can lead to the final big goal.
R — Realistic: To be successful, you must define results in realistic terms with available resources. The goals should be relevant to your life, and appropriate for your health and lifestyle.
T — Timely: Specify the date the results are due to incorporate a sense of urgency. Setting timely goals allows you to work out a plan to achieve the goal by breaking it into daily actions and smaller milestones.
E — Evaluate: By evaluating your goals and getting feedback from an expert (i.e., our team at Comber Physical Therapy and Fusion Chiropractic), you’ll be much more likely to achieve your goals.
R — Readjust: Use the feedback from our experts until you find yourself realizing your goals. Whether you encounter a setback or reach your goal more quickly, readjusting your goals is essential to leading a healthy lifestyle.
Studies have shown that working towards specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and timely goals can improve your chances of reaching success. We also know the results from jumping into a routine without SMARTER goal setting results in an average dropout rate from exercise programs (i.e., fitness center memberships) of almost 50% by the second month, nearly 90% by the sixth month, and over 95% by the 12th month. So, set yourself up for success by working with us to adhere to activity goals with guidance, feedback, support, and motivation from our team of chiropractors and physical therapists.
Contact us today!
At Comber Physical Therapy & Fusion Chiropractic in Williamsburg, VA, our team of physical therapists and chiropractors are experts at helping you achieve your goals. See our reviews page to read about our proven success in helping our patients achieve their goals and reach their dreams!
Call Comber Physical Therapy & Fusion Chiropractic today to schedule an appointment with one of our specialists.
Sources:
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/17437199.2019.1706616
