Over coming the post-op plateau

1. Patient self efficacy Over coming the post-op plateau

2. post-op blues • Patient’s report feeling like they “plateau,” or stop making gains due to comfort level or commitment • Focus is on the negative and pain rather than the continued recovery and the outcome • Desperately need tools to aid the patient in fighting through the plateau post-op • Combination of positive reinforcement, a thorough brief both pre-op and post op of their therapy plan, and getting them to focus their mind on the end goal

3. “Lose it” • LOSE IT is a personal web based program and application for all major mobile devices • LOSE IT helps clients keep track of their diet (and macronutrients), caloric expenditures, sleep, and provides a support network with other users • It is proven that the more preparation and higher fitness level a person has prior to and post-op, the exponentially greater chance of complete recovery • It is FREE to all, and has a premium version with more features for $39.99 per year for those wanting to continue tracking their fitness • Can get via web at www.loseit.com and/or download through app stores

4. “Lose IT”

5. Impact fitness flooring • Multipurpose, easy to install modular flooring • Reduces stress on ankles, knees, hips, and lumbar via subfloor layer and top layer shock absorption material • Reduces pain on patients, easy to install & maintain, and is has longer longevity than traditional flooring • By reducing pain on patients, they will be more apt to “get after it” during their sessions • Multiple types of flooring options including air pocket flooring • Order through impactfitnessproducts.com or call the customer service phone number • Dealer quotes based upon square footage and choice of flooring

6. Impact fitness flooring

7. tommie copper compression • A complete series of joint support apparel infused with a proprietary blend of “activated” copper • “Activated” or ionized copper has shown to act as an antioxidant as well as increase oxygen release via the Bohr effect to injured/recovering areas • The copper agents work with the known benefits of compression products • This results in reduced pain in our patients and a quicker recovery • Order direct via the website www.tommiecopper.com • Prices vary depending on target area, size, and gender

8. tommie copper compression

9. Hp h4d65aa portable media player • Is a portable multimedia hub that streams music, movies, and TV shows to 5 devices simultaneously • Utilize two of the media players as a hub for our patient’s devices so that they can have some motivational mutlimedia • Acts on the “consciousness raising” aspect of behavior which instills motivation and drive • Allows patients a focal point to concentrate on, rather than discomfort and pain • Available on buydig.com, Amazon.com, and HP direct • Prices range from $64.99 to $82.00

10. Hp h4d65aa portable media player

11. iron man yurbuds • Sweat *proof earphones for the active individual • Features Twistlock technology so your headphones don’t fall out • By supplying the basic version of this headphone, the patient will have more reinforcement for an active recovery • Utilized by their mobile devices that connect to the HP Portable Media Hub • By stimulating the mind and having the patient focus on something other than pain and discomfort, they will be more apt to work harder towards their recovery (spoon full of sugar with medicine mentality) • Purchased at a wide variety of retailers • www.blinq.com offers the headphones for $19.99 per pair

12. iron man yurbuds

13. DON’T QUIT, FIGHT THROUGH IT!