Get Active 2023: Ban the boredom

The first time I walked into the gym at Tulane Physical Therapy Solutions, I found myself hesitant as to why I was actually there. The truth is, my parents and friends have been commenting on my poor posture for as long as I can remember, and “people are more critical of themselves when there is a trait, that they deeply care about” (Michael and Wilson). The pungent odor of sweat immediately surrounded me as I swung the double doors open and stepped inside towards the beginning of my upright future.

Posture Corrector: Karolina Grabowski

Pexels, Karolina Grabowski

Most people walk around with slings, leg casts, and even full-body braces. Not many people think of physical therapy as an enticing activity, but “forming a new habit in order to improve oneself usually requires choosing between the pleasant or familiar with something less so” (Krakovsky). After being assigned my therapists, I came to realize that no injury was viewed as insignificant in a place that fostered a sense of community, a community that revolved around the idea of self-improvement.

“Welcome to physical therapy! Do not hesitate to ask for help.” Rather than my therapists diagnosing my injury, they listened closely as I explained to them what brought me to join the physical therapy community at Tulane. Immediately, I felt welcomed and my mindset changed from asking myself “why am I here?” to “this is the place where I will finally gain the motivation to improve my posture.”

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