Exercising with Osteoarthritis Doesn't Need to be a Scarey Prospect.
Osteoarthritis can be painful. This is a reality we have to face, but on the other hand it is also true that avoiding all exercise can also have a profound impact on our health (both physical and mental) as well. When we loose confidence in our knee we avoid movement and exercise because our knees hurt, but then we get weaker and stiffer which can lead to more pain and more difficulty with daily tasks. It goes round and round and round...
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You may be thinking...
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"I know all this, my doctor/physical have made this clear but I don't know how! "
"I been told before that I need to strengthen my knees but I know i'll be paying the price tomorrow"
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"The only control I have over my pain is to avoid the things that hurt".
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And I understand this sentiment but unfortunately it can lead to more difficulty further down the line.
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The problem is you have most likely received a cookie cut program that consisted of the same 5-6 exercises that are prescribed to everyone.
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That's where working with me is set apart from the others.
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You and I will work together to develop a plan that meets you at your level, we will discuss your goals and plans so that we can tailor to them. We will discuss your difficulties and limitations, and rather than dismissing them, we will discuss how we can best overcome them.
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​​Over the next twelve weeks you can completely change you outlook of your knees, let's work together to get you moving.
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Hi, I'm Tim
I started as a physiotherapist/physical therapist in 2012, working with clients that struggled with osteoarthritic knees,
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I know that osteoarthritis sucks. That is something that has been made abundantly clear hearing all the stories of clients over the past 13 years. But what sucks even more are the stories of people that have been left feeling helpless and powerless over the condition. They have been given a diagnosis and been told there is nothing to do but wait for the unavoidable knee replacement. Perhaps they received the right advice from a well meaning doctor or specialist but no guidance or tools on how to manage the symptoms effectively.
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I can't promise miracles but my goal is to put the reigns back in your hands. To show you what your knees can do.
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A Coaching Philosophy that is Centered on You!
Lets build your confidence in your knee together
What You'll Gain While Working with Me:
An understanding of OA and how to manage your symptoms.
A strengthening and exercise plan tailored to you needs and goals.
The confidence in your ability to take on this challenge.
Encouragement and the support you need throughout this process.
Tips, tricks and advice when needed.
A 8 Week Confidence Course to get you exercising confidently, managing your pain, and reduce the anxiety that surrounds osteoarthritis.
How it Works!
Intial Intake call to get to know one another, set your goals and learn how best I can support you
A Strength and exercise plan that is tailored to your goals and meets your at your level.
Video and written description of exercises
Fortnightly follow up video calls
Support throughout the course to answer concerns, questions and adapt your plan as needed
Educational resources aimed to help improve your understanding of OA, its symptoms and how better to manage them.
