Empowering Recovery: Custom Illustration for Linchpin Performance Physical Therapy
Physical therapy is close to my heart.
It plays a vital role in helping individuals recover from injuries and regain their strength and mobility. As an athlete myself, PT has been a game-changer. And as a graphic designer, I love working with anyone in the fitness sphere to grow or enhance their brands.
So when Dr. David asked me for a custom illustration to help him enhance the patient experience and effectively communicate the journey to recovery at his practice, Linchpin Performance, I obviously said yes.
Using the custom illustration poster that now hangs in his consultation room, Dr. David guides his patients visually through the three crucial steps of his practice: RESET, RESTORE, and RECLAIM. In this blog post, we'll explore the significance of this custom illustration and how it serves as a valuable visual aid for both patients and therapists.
Step 1: RESET - Understanding the Journey
The first step of the Linchpin Performance Physical Therapy process is RESET. This initial phase involves identifying the factors contributing to the patient's discomfort or limitations. I decided to go with a sweeping mountain scene to capture the type of client Dr. David usually works with, as well as his own personal background and love of the Pacific Northwest, and a phrase he likes to use to describe his work: “Rehab Sherpa.”
So yeah, mountains were the way to go!
Step 2: RESTORE - Rebuilding Strength and Mobility
After identifying the root causes of the patient's condition, the next step is to RESTORE. This phase focuses on addressing the specific issues and working collaboratively towards achieving the patient's goals. To visually represent the rebuilding process, each step of the process is depicting in a progressively upward motion to the right. This helps the viewer feel a sense of movement and progress. Each athlete depicted in the illustration showcases different exercises that might pose problems. This visual aid helps patients understand the importance of being actively involved in their recovery, as they are taught to become better managers of their bodies.
Step 3: RECLAIM - Sustaining Peak Performance
The final step in Linchpin Performance's approach is RECLAIM. This phase equips patients with the knowledge and guidance they need to stay at the top of their game for life. I highlighted the steps that are unique to Dr. Davids’s practice with brackets and an arrow showing where traditional PT ends. This helps to show how much further Dr. David goes with his patients.
The Impact of Custom Illustration
This project was a lot of fun.
A custom illustration poster designed specifically for his practice serves as a great way to visually communicate the three essential steps of RESET, RESTORE, and RECLAIM, providing patients with a clear roadmap of their recovery journey. Additionally, the illustration creates a welcoming and immersive environment within the consultation room, instilling a sense of confidence and trust in Dr. David’s expertise.
Custom illustrations are powerful visual aids that bring clarity and understanding to complex concepts. In the context of Linchpin Performance, the custom illustration poster guides patients through the steps of RESET, RESTORE, and RECLAIM, empowering them to take control of their recovery and achieve long-term well-being.
