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A Sampling of CAM Therapies and Philosophies
Published in Lillian R. Brazin, The Guide to Complementary and Alternative Medicine on the Internet, 2020
Polarity massage therapy was created in the 1940s by Austrian Dr. Randolph Stone. It is based on the principles of energy and philosophy derived from East Indian Ayurvedic teachings. It is designed to balance the body’s electromagnetic energy through touch, stretching exercises, diet, and an emotionally balanced attitude. Its four components are diet, bodywork, movement, and a positive mental attitude. American Polarity Therapy Association<http://www.polaritytherapy.org/polarity/>
The Many Facets of Chronic Pain
Published in Michael S. Margoles, Richard Weiner, Chronic PAIN, 2019
Michael S. Margoles, Lawrence A. Funt
Emphasis. The main emphasis is to decrease stress associated with chronic pain, restore proper family dynamics, direct people toward getting well, educate people about the nature of chronic pain, normalize sleep, give people hope, and let them see that there is a way out. In order to successfully create an ongoing process of physical healing, a positive mental attitude is necessary. With this attitude, one can develop the emotional stability and emotional tenacity required of a participant in a chronic pain rehabilitation program.
Listen to Hear
Published in Judi Brownell, The Listening Advantage, 2019
There’s no inherently dull subject, just listeners who haven’t connected the subject to their personal interests and needs. If the speaker doesn’t do this for you, then it’s up to you to find good reasons to listen. Think about the ways the information may help you in the future, or if it would make a good story or help out someone else. Just as a positive attitude helps you overcome many life challenges, a positive mental attitude makes a significant difference in your listening effectiveness as well. If you see no need to listen, then you might as well spend your time doing something else! Remember the LAW of listening—L for listening; A for ability; W for willingness. It’s not all about your skills. Motivation (W for willingness) is also key.
Experiences of people with multiple sclerosis participating in a social cognitive behavior change physical activity intervention
Published in Physiotherapy Theory and Practice, 2023
Niall Russell, Stephen Gallagher, Rachel M. Msetfi, Sara Hayes, Robert W. Motl, Susan Coote
While for others a new attitude was evident (Declan); “I feel better and I suppose mentally as well, yeah, definitely” (Nina); “I’m very, very happy” (Olivia). As well as the physical benefits, when asked how they felt afterward participants spoke about improved mood “You just feel ten times better. Mood swings have definitely decreased.” (Aoife). Thus, is seems that initial fears and anxieties can be overcome and replaced by a positive mental attitude while feelings of guilt about participation can be reduced once personal expectations are being met. Moreover, the role of the physiotherapist to facilitate these changes was also discussed: she’s made me more motivated that now, do you know what, don’t worry about missing a few classes, just keep going and get into it (Deirdre).
Experiences of receiving a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis: a meta-synthesis of qualitative studies
Published in Disability and Rehabilitation, 2023
Gogem Topcu, Jacqueline R. Mhizha-Murira, Holly Griffiths, Clare Bale, Avril Drummond, Deborah Fitzsimmons, Kristy-Jane Potter, Nikos Evangelou, Roshan das Nair
Our meta-synthesis demonstrated that coping resources (i.e., coping skills, emotional and informational support) could play a mediating and moderating role in the relationship between perceived stress and adjustment. Our findings revealed that the most frequently adopted coping strategies were: avoidance, denial, and concealing the diagnosis. People also often appraised the diagnosis as threatening due to unhelpful illness representations and limited information about MS. However, adopting such maladaptive coping strategies and having unhelpful negative thoughts might lead to adjustment difficulties. Previous evidence demonstrated certain avoidant emotion-focused coping strategies are linked to worse adjustment, whereas engaging in problem-focused coping techniques is related to better adjustment [88,89]. Although some people relied on adaptive coping strategies (e.g., acceptance, seeking information and having a positive mental attitude) which were empowering in the short-term, in the absence of appropriate emotional and informational support resources, such individually identified coping strategies can become burdensome over time [55]. Therefore, it is equally important to provide useful support at the right time. However, current evidence showed that people did not receive appropriate support, or that this was sporadically provided.
Personal meaning in relation to daily functioning of a patient in physical therapy practice: narratives of a patient, a family member, and physical therapist
Published in Disability and Rehabilitation, 2018
Ellen Oosting, Jaap Dronkers, Thomas Hoogeboom, Nico van Meeteren, Willem Marie Speelman
Preparing for and recovering from surgery is a complex construct, and many older patients experience personal and contextual barriers on their road to better functioning [20–22]. Spiritual coping styles may be used by patient in the rehabilitation process and meaning and values may even change during the process [23]. The preoperative assessment identified a number of personal factors, related to personal meaning, that could influence the recovery during and following hospitalization and return to participation in activities [22]. For example it seems that Mrs. A tries to maintain a positive outlook but she also has some problems to accept her limitations (Table 1). Maintaining a positive mental attitude facilitates a successful discharge home and the confidence to increase independence and participation [21,22]. Communication, information, the social context and the role of family members are very important in the rehabilitation process but may be experienced different between the involved individuals [20,21]. For example, family members provide social and emotional support, but on the other hand having family providing care in the home is not always without tension [21,24]. Therefore, insight in the perspective of family and health professionals (as part of the context) may be very helpful in the rehabilitation process.