Here are five kinesiologist approved ways to help get you moving better and feeling mentally strong.
1. Start moving in the right direction
Many of the clients that come to see kinesiologist have a physical condition in addition to depression. Too often, clients start with lofty or unrealistic goals they aim to achieve on their own, only to aggravate or worsen an injury, slow them down, and thus, ultimately worsening depression.
Enter kinesiologists: A Kinesiologist can design a custom program that will put you on the right track to delivering a result-driven exercise progression to help you to continue your physical activities considering your injuries and depression.
2. Make safe movement possible
A common scenario a kinesiologist sees is a client feeling like they can’t exercise safely because they have tried and felt pain in the past. As a result, the client continues to lead a sedentary life, and their symptoms and mood worsen. This cycle can be broken by building a long-term plan with short-term gains (and modifications) to help get individuals up and moving safely.
Enter kinesiologists: A Kinesiologist is highly trained in assisting clients with injuries and chronic conditions to modify and adapt a program that is designed uniquely for each client.
3. Keep you accountable (on your terms)
It’s important to be accountable to your goals. Accountability can help keep you motivated and engaged. The benefit of having a custom program established by a specialist can’t be overstated. A kinesiologist can meet with someone maybe four times over four to six months to slowly work on a program and slowly implement change. Slow, steady change is how you are going to be successful. A kinesiologist can be there for you just to check in and make sure you are on the right track.
Enter kinesiologists: A Kinesiologist is a health care provider, and as such, their service fees may be covered by extended health benefit programs
4. Help you enjoy the things you love
Ultimately, learning to move safely and improving your cardiovascular fitness, overall strength, and balance will help you to better enjoy the things you love in life. Whether it’s playing with your kids or grandkids, walking your dog, gardening, or riding your bike, living an active life will support you in moving about your day, ensuring you get to keep doing the things you enjoy!
Enter kinesiologists: A Kinesiologist will base your program on your preferences in physical activities to ensure you stay motivated and engaged.
5. Prevent future health concerns
There is growing evidence to suggest that physical activity has a powerful role to play in promoting mental wellness – from improving our cognitive health (how we think and learn) to helping minimize (and in some cases even prevent) symptoms of depression and anxiety. It also packs a lot of punch when it comes to stress management. What’s more, physical activity plays a key role in the prevention of many chronic diseases like heart disease, diabetes, many types of cancer, musculoskeletal issues, high blood pressure and even dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.
Enter kinesiologists: A Kinesiologist is a key partner in designing a custom workout & treatment plan that works for your physical and mental health goals.
This article was contributed by the Canadian Kinesiology Alliance to ParticipACTION
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