Also On Wellness
Posts by Ruth Smith
Sport psychology has now been around for 100 years. Since 1925, the value of an athlete’s mental game has steadily intensified as more research validates how the mind influences physical performance. And not just for professional athletes - this trend has affected all levels of athletics, even youth recreational leagues.Over time, different strategies have been employed to address a variety of mental...
12/8/2025 8:00:00 AM
Got pain? Ongoing pain (aka chronic pain) that impedes your work and fun? If so, you are not alone. Nearly one in five Americans is living this same desperation and blues. Unfortunately, our pain epidemic continues to destroy millions of livesAccording to The Impact of Pain in America - U.S. Pain Foundation, there are reasons to talk about the new hope in pain management.As researchers learn more,...
11/19/2025 8:00:00 AM
A trusting relationship with your physical therapist (PT) is essential to healing. Trust is a matter of the mind and ample research indicates that the mind-body connection is real. So, bumping up the trust level directly improves your healing potential.Trust reassures and steadies your emotional mind. You can think freely, breathe easily, and respond courageously. Your mind relaxes, your heart rate...
10/1/2025 7:00:00 AM
Be aware when telling your healing story about your recent knee surgery or back injury or other physical troubles. Of course, people want to know because they value and support you and your success. So, it’s inevitable that your story will be relevant in various conversations.As a physical therapist, or PT, I always ask a patient about their present state, their story about how they are feeling, how...
9/10/2025 7:00:00 AM