2023 Is Your Year!

By Tim Wall MS/ATC

Happy New Year from JOI

2023 is your year and JOI want you to start off with a healthy start. Happy New Year and Congratulations on making it through another challenging year!  2022 was full of challenges, but rising above challenges is what we are all about here at JOI.  We realize that there is still a lot of uncertainty with COVID-19, but JOI is committed to partner with you, no matter what.

As you charge forward into 2023, it is important to consider your goals for the New Year.  I’m not talking about resolutions that fall by the wayside in a month.  But solid, reasonable goals to improve your health and wellbeing.

 

How To Set Goals in the New Year

Write your goals down on paper or print them out from your computer.  Written goals that you can see often, certainly reminds you to stay focused on obtaining them.

New Year’s goals are not always about physical changes.  Finding health and wellbeing comes with finding peace where you are and deciding where you want to be.  It is also about learning and growing in every stage of the journey to reach your goals.

2023 is Your Year!

Here are some tips to consider when setting goals for the New Year:

1. Set short-term goals and long-term goals.  If you want to lose 50 pounds, set goals to lose 5 pounds at a time, and make a specific plan to achieve your short-term goals.
2. Celebrate Success!  When you reach a goal, celebrate!  It is important to acknowledge when hard work pays off.  This helps keep you motivated.  If you get off track, just forget about it and start back to the healthy lifestyle.
3. Find an accountability partner.  New Year’s Goals are tough and it is nearly impossible to be successful by yourself.  Find a trusted friend or family member to hold you accountable and support you.
4. Be reasonable.  Goals need to be attainable and sustainable.  Major lifestyle changes can be difficult to sustain so keep the changes doable.  If you want to run a marathon, you have to build your strength and endurance 1 mile at a time.
5. Encourage Others.  Ask friends and family members to join you in trying to be healthier.

 

Ways to Be Healthier in 2023

Healthy lifestyles have been tough in the last few years.  These things encouraged a sedentary lifestyle.  As we move into 2023, it’s time to think about ways to live a healthier lifestyle.  In our area of Florida, it is so easy to just get outside and walk.  Here are some things to consider.

• Eat Healthier-start out making small changes to your diet.
• Get More Sleep!
• Exercise-walk, take the stairs, count your steps.
• Get outside and Stay Active
• Spend time with friends and family (even if it’s virtual)
• If you have pain, don’t wait.  Go see a doctor to be evaluated.

Of course, stay safe during the COVID-19 Pandemic.  Continue to:

1. Monitor your symptoms
2. Practice social distancing
3. Wash your hands

 

How To Be More Active In 2023

Being active is one of the most important ways to improve health and wellbeing.  Taking a walk outside, going on a bike ride, and doing yoga are all great ways to be active.  But what if you have arthritis or some other orthopedic issue that keeps you from being active?

Now is the time to deal with those issues that are limiting your activity!  If you are struggling with:

• Arthritis
• Hip and Knee Pain
• Foot and Ankle Pain and Arthritis
• Shoulder pain
• Back and Neck Pain
• Hand Pain

By:  Tim Wall, MS, ATC

the Jacksonville Orthopaedic Institute wants you to know that you are not alone and we can help.  JOI has the tools to get you moving and help you reclaim your active lifestyle in 2023!  To schedule for physical therapy at JOI Rehab, please call 904-858-7045. 

We have locations throughout Northeast Florida for your convenience.  If you would like to schedule an appointment with a JOI Orthopedic Doctor, call 904-JOI-2000, schedule online, or click the link below.

A new option, you can now schedule and cancel follow-up appointments with your physician at the JOI Patient Portal.