Welcome! “The PT Handbook” is a physical therapy newsletter discussing all things physical therapy/sports medicine. This newsletter is an extension of our philosophy at “Art of PT Performance Physical Therapy” where our patient population includes athletes and active individuals.
This handbook will provide practical PT tips and dive into hot topics surrounding the sports rehab world. If you have questions about the field of physical therapy or need to schedule an appointment (virtual/in person), tell us your story with the link below!
Dr. Gerry Robles PT, DPT
Founder, Art of PT Performance Physical Therapy - Athlete-level care for every active body
PT Handbook Conversation: 3 New Year’s Resolutions a Physical Therapist Recommends (That Actually Work)
Tis I…. I am that physical therapist with recommendations🙂
If you’re working on your New Year’s fitness goals, here’s some honest advice.
Don’t focus on extremes, focus on sustainability.
Here are 3 New Year’s resolutions I actually recommend if you want results and fewer injuries.
NEW YEAR…CREATE HABITS
Be consistent, not perfect….. You don’t need the “perfect” workout plan or the perfect workout day or hit PR’s every session. THAT IS NOT REALISTIC. You need workouts you can repeat even on busy or stressful weeks. Missing a session won’t ruin progress….quitting will.
I NEED TO STRESS THIS, life gets busy, things happen….be consistent and live to fight another day if things get hectic. Trust me your body will thank you later and for years to come.
And remember…consistency always beats motivation.
Don’t forget to fuel these workouts! Adequate protein intake is crucial and I personally like Legion’s whey protein because they’re transparent with ingredients and dosages (no proprietary blends). Check it out HERE!
Make recovery part of your fitness plan…. Your body doesn’t improve during workouts. It adapts between them.
Sleep, hydration, nutrition, and stress management habits directly affect performance, soreness, and injury risk.
This is where many people fall short. EMPHASIZE RECOVERY FOR LONGEVITY.
You don’t need a ton of supplements for recovery either but there are a few brands I trust. One main one I trust is “Thorne supplements” because they’re third-party tested and commonly used in clinical and performance settings. 👉 If you’re looking to better support recovery this year, you can explore Thorne HERE. I personally use their multivitamin and creatine. Great for recovery 🙂
Think Long term
Address small aches before they become injuries …. Stiffness, tightness, and nagging pain are early warning signs.
Ignoring them is how small issues turn into setbacks that derail training completely. Small adjustments now turn into long-term progress later. Trust me, I’m a physical therapist.
If your New Year’s goal is to move more, train harder, or stay active all year, these three habits will take you further than any 30-day challenge ever will.
Train smart. THINK LONG-TERM.
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Check out my latest podcast with coach Ramy talking about life and how social media is not good for anyone. Our next podcast will be out next week. STAY TUNED! And subscribe if you haven’t on YouTube HERE.
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Hasta luego,
Dr. Gerry Robles PT, DPT
Founder, Art of PT Performance Physical Therapy - Athlete-level care for every active body