"At my last session, as I was straining through a set of abductor slides, John looked me squarely in the eye and said, "You know, the injury you have is going to make your muscles stronger. Muscles get stronger after they have been injured." I was smiling at this point, but John kept explaining. He said that when a muscle gets injured, the body releases a cascade of hormones and neurotransmitters so the muscle grows stronger as it heals."
"I have a new right hip. It's a big improvement over the old one. It means I can take long walks again with my beloved labradoodle, Tinker. It means I can take to the dance floor. And like anyone who has gotten a new joint or is recovering from a serious injury of any sort, my doctor ordered physical therapy. That's why I am working with a wonderful physical therapist named John."
Human bodies are built to heal, grow, and change. Recovery from trauma, anxiety, and depression requires hard work but is possible. Human connection triggers a cascade of healing hormones and neurotransmitters that support recovery. A patient received a new right hip and completed physical therapy exercises—clamshells, one-legged bridges, squats, and monster walks—to strengthen hip muscles. Pain during rehabilitation signals necessary healing because injured muscles provoke hormonal and neurotransmitter responses that promote growth. With consistent effort and support from a trusted therapist, physical and psychological injuries can heal, allowing individuals to recover and emerge stronger.
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