Four P's
Deciding what is important and urgent
Prioritize
A device I can use to pick up items from the floor
Reacher
SIM stands for this (Bonus: give an example)
Safety in Me
Action! Describe and Demonstrate good sitting posture
Awesome!
A mobile app or activity I can use/do for meditation or relaxation
Breathe2Relax
No bending/twisting at the waist, No over-reaching
Position
A safe way I can get out of bed
Log Roll
DIM stands for this (Bonus: give an example)
Danger in me
Action! Perform one joint mobility exercise
Fantastic!
This is a positive word for “chronic”
Persistent
Writing a grocery list before you go to the store
Planning
Type of handles that are easier to hold
Built-up Handles
True/False: Sleeping 6 hours can increase my pain the next day
True
Action! Perform a yoga pose of your choice
Great!
1-800-273-8255 or Text 838255
Veteran Crisis Line
Taking standing breaks every 10 minutes or before you’re tired
Pacing
How I can change my kitchen setup so cooking is easier for me
Moving items at eye or waist level
True/False: Pain is my body’s overly sensitive alarm system
True
Name an activity, position, or exercise you do when flareups occur
Great!
Your favorite CPRP classmate
Trick Question- Everyone!
“Bonus P” – this is also important to me
Play
“I will walk outside 30 minutes 2x/day for 4 weeks.” is this type of goal
SMART Goal
This “feel good” chemical can decrease my pain
Endorphins
This is one of many benefits of aerobic exercise
Endurance, cardiovascular health, mental health, immune health, etc.
One takeaway from this class
Fantastic!