Strength Resurgence Podcast
A podcast helping others learn the science and art of coming back stronger from injuries, and how to prevent them, too!
With the World Health Organization (WHO) estimating that up to one-third of all humans are living with some form of chronic, musculoskeletal pain, learning a few techniques to combat these aches and pains can go a long way!
Join me, Jim (a physical therapist and strength & conditioning specialist) as I discuss various topics pertaining to living a stronger, healthier life filled with less pain and greater quality of life. From scientific principles and anecdotal experiences, to sharing stories of others persevering through and overcoming orthopedic pain, this podcast aims to inform and inspire you with taking action towards waging the war on pain and dysfunctions that can arise within the body.
The Strength Resurgence podcast is rooted in the belief that everyone deserves a chance at crafting their comeback story and that pain shouldn't get the last word. Whether you're curious to learn a bit more about the body, living a healthier lifestyle, or looking to reclaim your physical health, it is my hope that this podcast allows you to gain the confidence and inspiration needed to take action and join others who believe that their comeback matters...and that it's theirs for the taking!
In strength,
Jim
Strength Resurgence Podcast
#20: Injury Recovery: Powerful Goal Setting Methods for Optimized Outcomes
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In this episode of the Strength Resurgence Podcast, we're looking at an all-too-often neglected aspect of physical rehabilitation: goal setting. Sure, we all want to get better when it comes to sustaining an injury or condition. But simply wanting to get better leaves us a bit aimless in knowing how to make this happen in the most optimal manner; there is, in fact, a number of steps we can take and actions we can perform to "tighten up" the process of moving towards our desired outcome.
So, in this episode, we're looking at concepts involving intentionality, the importance of behaviour, iterative techniques for reducing ambivalence, monitoring and tracking your progress, and a whole lot more!
By the end of the episode, my hope is that you'll have a few new ideas or strategies you can consider for not only setting the right goals based on your situation, but also a general framework for ensuring you're you're able to track and maintain your progress from start to finish!
ARTICLES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
- Berengüí, R., Castejón Martínez, M. Á., & Martínez Alvarado, J. R. (2021). Goal setting in sport injury rehabilitation: a systematic review.
- Levack, W. M., Taylor, K., Siegert, R. J., Dean, S. G., McPherson, K. M., & Weatherall, M. (2006). Is goal planning in rehabilitation effective? A systematic review. Clinical rehabilitation, 20(9), 739-755.
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:
0:00 - Intro
5:44 - The problem to solve & big takeaway
10:36 - Starting with intentionality
13:20 - Research about setting goals for injury recovery
20:09 - Why you need to learn about what you’re up against
24:44 - The five “why’s” technique
30:30 - Outcomes vs behaviours for goal setting
35:28 - Setting behaviour-based goals for injury rehabilitation
42:03 - Setting SMART goals for optimal outcomes
44:44 - Setting guideposts (short, medium, & long-term goals)
47:51 - Tracking progress along the way
55:08 - Accountability
58:43 - Key takeaways of this episode
1:00:11 - A small request