Stronger Than Your Boyfriend
Join Katie and Heather, owners of Barpath Fitness, as they take a deep dive into important (and usually controversial) health & fitness topics. Combining a little science, a little ranting, and a lot of industry experience, Katie and Heather will be helping you sift through the toxic misinformation in the fitness industry. One podcast episode at a time. Barpath Fitness is an LGBTQ+ and women-owned fitness business that specializes in helping people move better, get stronger, and live pain free through individualized programming and coaching.
Stronger Than Your Boyfriend
Movement as medicine: Why You Shouldn't Stop Moving When Injured
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Barpath Fitness
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Season 1
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Episode 271
Today on the podcast, we talk about why it is imperative to have a movement practice when you're dealing with pain or injury and what that might look like. Movement can and should be used as medicine when you have an acute injury or chronic issues. We see people living in pain who were never told that movement could actually help. We discuss the science behind our opinions and share how you can bring movement back into your life, no matter what issue you’re working with.
In this episode, we discuss:
- What Does “Movement as Medicine” Really Mean?
- Why Complete Rest Can Slow Recovery
- How Movement Supports the Healing Process
- Understanding Pain vs. Harm During Injury
- What Types of Movement Are Safe When Injured
- How to Modify Movement During Injury
- Rethinking Injury Recovery: Movement as a Therapeutic Tool
Resources:
Podcast Episode 22: Training After an Injury (What Happens After Physical Therapy Ends)
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