From Pain to Running in Only a Few Texts

I got a text from my sister. She had hurt her knee doing a kick-boxing workout & was asking for advice. She sent me a picture of where the pain was, explained how it happened & what she was experiencing. Through this conversation, I was able to determine the best course of action. I gave her advice on immediate care of the knee & activity modification. 

In 1 wk, she was back to daily life without pain. And in just 2 wks, she gradually returned to running - painfree! 

WHY WAS SHE ABLE TO RECOVER SO QUICKLY? Early care, cutting-edge advice, & consistent communication. 

You see, the EARLY STAGE IS CRUCIAL for setting you up to heal efficiently & effectively. Getting the appropriate advice at this stage is huge! I was so glad she reached out to me immediately & didn’t look to Dr. Google, ignore it, or wait on an appointment with her doctor who would have likely prescribed meds & sent her to PT anyway. Now she was able to get quick, knowledgeable & trusted advice from someone who actually cares about HER. I knew whether ice or heat was appropriate, whether rest or activity was best, and whether a brace was necessary or harmful. She was set up right away to win! 

Through consistent communication, I guided her. I gave her personalized exercises.  We discussed what to look out for, what type of discomfort was ok & what wasn't. She could easily access me by phone or text if anything didn’t seem right. Would your doctor or physical therapist do that?! We were able to address any potential set-backs IMMEDIATELY. No waiting until her "next appointment" to address it. No time for frustration or bad form to kick in.

Had she ignored it, she likely would not have healed as quickly. Had she searched Google, she would likely have found outdated or overwhelming amounts of conflicting advice. Had she waited to see her doctor, she likely wouldn’t have even started working on therapy in 2 weeks time! 

Don’t delay appropriate care of your injury. Let me provide YOU with up-to-date knowledge, reliable accessibility, consistent guidance & encouragement you'd get from a family member.

This is what my VIP program is all about!  Shoot me an email to find out how I can help you "Take Your Musculoskeletal Health into Your Own Hands"! 

💗, Kristen

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