Optimal Health Daily - Fitness and Nutrition 2827: On Injuries: 5 Reasons Strength Training is the Best Pre-Scription by Stella Kaufman with Mark Fisher Fitness
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Jan 2, 2025 Strength training emerges as an unexpected hero in recovery from injuries. The discussion highlights how building strength fosters resilience and independence when life throws curveballs. Personal anecdotes illustrate the transformative power of strength training, likening recovery to farming—it takes time and effort. Additionally, practical insights show how specific exercises, like the single-leg deadlift, can aid in rehabilitation. This journey underscores the importance of staying strong for life's unpredictability.
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Knife Injury
- Stella Kaufman severed a tendon in her foot after dropping a knife.
- This injury required surgery and a five-week recovery period in a splint and cast.
Train for Recovery
- Strength training is crucial for injury recovery.
- Pre-injury strength makes navigating challenges like using walkers and stairs easier.
Walker vs. Crutches
- Having upper body strength from swimming and lifting weights proved essential for Stella.
- It made using a walker, though not ideal, manageable due to less armpit irritation than crutches.