The mindbodygreen Podcast 606: How to improve mobility & strength for injury prevention | Henry Abbott
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Jul 13, 2025 
Henry Abbott, an award-winning journalist and founder of TrueHoop, shares invaluable insights on preventing injuries and enhancing mobility. He discusses the impacts of immobility on quality of life and introduces the Peak Performance Project, focusing on ACL injury prevention. Abbott emphasizes the importance of playful movement, strength training, and hip stability in athletic performance. He also touches on the genetic factors influencing injury risk and how to lift heavy safely, ultimately advocating for a dynamic, well-rounded approach to fitness.
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Immobility Harms Longevity
- Immobility is the fourth leading cause of death and worsens cancers, bone health, and mental health.
- Lack of movement is a public health crisis that profoundly impacts quality of life as we age.
P3 Predicts Injuries with Data
- P3 uses motion capture and force plates to collect a million data points per athlete.
- This data predicts injury risk by identifying movement patterns before injuries occur.
Foot Landing Linked to ACL Tears
- ACL tears often occur when athletes land on the outside of their foot, then roll weight inward.
- This motion twists the tibia, putting the knee in a vulnerable position prone to injury.
