In this podcast episode, sports physiotherapist and lifestyle expert Jaap Wonders discusses the several aspects of successful lifestyle interventions as part of the treatment plans in physiotherapy practice. He outlines the guidelines on proper sleep hygiene, diet and other important factors to take into account when prescribing a healthy lifestyle. We discuss the challenges of adopting healthy habits and what we can do about this.

Content00:00 intro 00:45 Why the interest in Lifestyle? 02:50 How to deal with unhealthy lifestyles 05:52 Failing to meet movement goals 10:43 Movement snacks 12:28 10K Steps a Day. What's the deal? 17:55 Recommendations on Nutrition 20:55 Healthy vs unhealthy Protein 24:55 The importance of sleep 31:16 How we address stress 36:09 Positive Stress 38:15 Mindfullness 39:05 Cold Showers 42:10 What doesn't kill you makes you stronger? 47:22 Lifestyle interventions in chronic conditions 58:00 3 steps to a healthier lifestyle 01:03:20 Closing thoughts 01:05:08 Outro

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Ep. 058 | Beyond the Clinic: Harnessing Lifestyle for Physiotherapy Success | Jaap Wonders