Ep 150: How I Feel About Minimal Shoes After My Foot Injury
Oct 11, 2023
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Podcast discusses foot injuries as a natural part of life, emphasizing the need for adjustments in movement patterns. Stresses the importance of staying active as we age. Talks about psychological aspects of injury and strategies for avoiding future ones. Reflects on minimal shoes after foot injury and their impact on healing and foot strength.
Foot injuries are a natural part of life and require adjustments in movement patterns.
Even when injured, it is important to maintain overall body movement through activities like cycling or swimming to prevent deconditioning.
Deep dives
Injury as a Stage of Life
Injury is a natural stage of life that everyone experiences. It requires a different approach to movement and physical care.
Maintaining Movement with Injury
Even when injured, it is important to find ways to keep the other parts of your body moving. This can include activities like cycling or swimming to maintain fitness levels and prevent deconditioning.
Rehabilitation and Recovery
Therapeutic and corrective exercises, along with appropriate rest and treatment, play a crucial role in rehabilitating and recovering from injury. Seeking professional help, such as bodywork or physical therapy, can aid in the healing process.
Returning to Activity and Preventing Future Injuries
Developing a plan to gradually return to specific activities or sports is essential for getting back in action after an injury. This may involve temporary adjustments to footwear and focusing on strengthening and conditioning for the specific demands of the activity.
Biomechanist, Katy Bowman and her husband Michael discuss foot injuries as a natural part of life. Sharing their own experiences, they emphasize the need for adjustments in movement patterns and highlight the importance of staying active as we age. They also address the psychological aspects of injury and provide strategies for avoiding future injuries. Overall, the message is to embrace change, prioritize healing, and always listen to your body.
Episode Overview: 0:00:01 Welcome to the Move Your DNA podcast 0:00:26 Introduction: Focus on Foot Injuries 0:03:05 Injury as an Adjustment Period in Life Stages 0:10:35 Injury during a sprinting race on the sand 0:20:10 Aging and Decreased Cardiovascular Capability 0:24:12 The Importance of Maintaining Joyful Movement Amidst Injury 0:29:14 Embracing the Valleys: Optimizing for Surviving, Not Just Thriving 0:32:19 Finding Alternatives: Adapting to Injury and Changing Gait 0:37:43 Embracing Change and Moving Forward 0:39:53 The Framework for Troubleshooting Injuries
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