The NAF Physio Podcast
074 Talking About Strength and Conditioning with Claire Minshull
Jul 16, 2024
Claire Minshull, an expert in Strength and Conditioning specializing in musculoskeletal rehab, shares her insights on integrating strength training into therapy. She discusses the benefits and misconceptions surrounding this approach, emphasizing its potential for older adults and pain management. Claire also touches on her diverse sports background, including the unique sport of Octopush. The conversation highlights the need for tailored exercise prescriptions and the importance of simplicity and innovation in strength training practices.
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- Strength and conditioning significantly benefits musculoskeletal rehabilitation, improving pain and function through structured exercise programs for diverse populations.
- The criticism of strength and conditioning as overly simplistic underscores the need for individualized exercise design tailored to specific patient goals.
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Claire Minsholz's Professional Background
Claire Minsholz runs an educational program called Get Back to Sport, focusing on evidence-based strength and conditioning for healthcare professionals. She also serves as a visiting professor at Leeds Beckett University and operates Joints Approach, an online program aimed at managing osteoarthritic knee pain. Her career path includes a PhD in a multidisciplinary setting, where she collaborated with orthopedic surgeons and physiotherapists to address sports injuries. This diverse background contributes to her commitment to bridging gaps between elite sports medicine and broader health challenges in physiotherapy.
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