FTM’s Motivated by Movement program is specifically designed for people who have a diagnosed psychological condition with accompanying physical symptoms. It also caters for those individuals with a physical injury accompanied by the development of a secondary psychological component.

Many people who have a psychological condition have difficulty coping and moving beyond negative events that to a large degree are perceived to be beyond their control. Likewise, if you’re recovering from an injury, you may develop secondary psychological issues. This can be because you find it difficult to cope with the restrictions of your injury or because you feel you haven’t achieved a satisfactory outcome within a given time frame. Regardless of the initial trigger, factors that have a negative impact on your emotional state of mind can, in turn, become your main focus. If they’re not dealt with, they can disrupt your entire rehabilitation process.

Our Motivated by Movement program adopts holistic strategies that consider the interplay of what moves you physically and psychologically. The program breaks down the barriers that often occur when the sole focus is on one component of the diagnosed condition. It recognises that the treatment protocol may require a multidisciplinary approach to help you achieve a positive, self-managed outcome.

In the recovery process it’s vitally important that you can see you’re achieving positive outcomes. Often the physical component is more tangible and appears less complicated, making it an ideal entry point to instigate positive change. We work to avoid a sense of hopelessness that can have a negative impact on relationships with your key support networks – work, family and friends – all of which require consideration.

Ms. Bronwyn Thompson manages FTM’s Motivated by Movement program. Bronwyn is not a registered Psychologist. Bronwyn has a background in clinical psychology, has represented Australia at two Olympic Games and has worked in the physical rehabilitation industry for the past 17 years. This gives her unique insights and methodology for the successful management of people with physical injuries who have an accompanying psychological component that has to be factored in to the overall treatment strategy.