By: Maxwell Morrison of Siricor Wellness
- There are many form of Self-Care that often can affect on another
- Identifying what are the most important Self-Care needs for you to begin to address will help you ensure the program created is tailored for you.
Your Self Care Action Plan
Self-Care is important for everyone. Self-Care in many ways must be tailored to the individual and if you need help, do not hesitate to contact your health care professionals to assist you in developing your plan. Physiotherapists are passionate about healthcare.
Physiotherapy is treatment to restore, maintain and make the most of a person’s mobility, function and well-being. Physiotherapy helps through physical rehabilitation, injury prevention, education and health and fitness. Physiotherapists can play an integral role in your Self-Care Action Plan.
Here are some suggestions to start you on your Self-Care Action Plan.
Get Active and Stay Active
Regular exercise can increase your self-confidence, improve your mood, decrease symptoms of mild depression and anxiety and help you relax.
Exercise can also improve the quality of your rest and sleep which is often disrupted by stress, anxiety and depression. The type and intensity of the exercise that is best suited for you is important for you to determine.
Whether it is performing stretches, aerobic, anaerobic, weight bearing or non-weightbearing activities will depend on a variety of factors. The benefits of performing regular, safe exercise will allow your joints to stay lubricated and decrease the risk of experiencing some chronic diseases later on in life.
20-minutes of exercise a day, can improve your personal relationships, mental health, physical well-being, improve sleep and allow you to have the physical fitness and mobility to participate in hobbies that interest you.
Get Enough Sleep and Rest
Taking the time to rest and recharge daily, even for a few minutes actually results in you being more productive.
Ensuring that you are getting proper sleep and rest also results in improving your physical and mental health because resting results in a decrease in stress hormones like adrenaline and cortisol.
Mental Health Activities
Identifying your needs will help you determine what Mental Health Activities are most important for you to address.
Mental Health Activities include Meditation, Deep Breathing Exercises and ‘Unplugging’.
Meditation has been shown to improve your focus and concentration, lower your levels of stress, lower and anxiety and also improve your self-awareness and self-esteem.
‘Unplugging’ by taking time away from your phone, computer and TV can improve your overall well being. Research has proven that limiting your time online can improve your sleep, allow you to be more productive and improve your relationships with those around you.
Self-Care is Important for Everyone
As you can see Self-Care is important for your overall health.
Self-Care is important for everyone. Self-Care in many ways must be tailored to the individual and if you need help, do not hesitate to contact health care professionals to assist you in developing your plan.
Siricor Wellness Physiotherapy provides physiotherapy for the community of Hamilton by two experienced physiotherapists with a wealth of diverse knowledge and experience.
About Siricor Wellness
Siricor Wellness Physiotherapy provides physiotherapy for the community of Hamilton by two experienced physiotherapists with a wealth of diverse knowledge and experience.
Peter Bartkiewicz brings a 48 year career in Physiotherapy to the clinic. Highlights include 10 years at Chedoke McMaster (Holbrook) in rehabilitation, 15 years at The Children’s Developmental Rehabilitation Centre/Ron Joyce Childrens Centre and over 15 years in private practice and long-term care. He has co-written a chapter in the book Rehabilitation in Special Conditions and helped design Physical Therapy components of the Chedoke Chronic Pain and Respiratory Rehabilitation Programs. Also has been active in the community with involvement in The Lung Association and coaching/trainer in minor hockey and high level amateur baseball teams.” I feel very fortunate to be in a profession that is so interesting, challenging and rewarding. I am client focused in my approach to treatment and look forward to helping clients achieve their therapy goals.
Maxwell Morrison is a dynamic physiotherapist with a career that spans 24 years. Maxwell is the owner of Siricor Wellness and prides himself on providing evidence based solution focused therapies. His highlights include 7 years a William Osler Health System providing physiotherapy to one of the busiest hospitals in the GTA. Maxwell’s knowledge of the healthcare system has allowed him to work in areas such as the ER, cardiology, neurology and rehabilitation. In addition to the above, Maxwell has over 20 years experience working in long-term care, private and OHIP clinics. Maxwell’s commitment to assisting others has also provided him the opportunity work in the community serving vulnerable populations.
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