For this episode of EnVibe life Conversations, Amy and Cheryl are joined by Stephen Dunn. They discuss the cause of sports and exercise-related injuries and how to minimalize their risk. They also explore the importance of having a wellness team, listening to your body, and keeping all things in balance.

In this episode:

02:16 – Stephen discusses injury“prevention”.

06:30 – How age affects the incidence of injuries.

08:00 – Considerations when increasing or beginning a workout regimen.

09:09 – Stephen talks about the importance of respecting your injuries and taking proper care to help healing.

11:00 – Risk management in regards to possible injuries.

14:02 – The four stages of injury recovery.

18:39 – Is there a sport more prone to cause injury than others?

27:30 – The importance of seeing a practitioner as soon as possible after an injury.

30:21 –Special considerations for young/student-athletes. Why it can be harmful to young athletes to specialize in one sport too early.

39:02 – Stephen discusses the importance of sports psychology and the pressures felt by young athletes.

 

To learn more about Stephen &Cheryl Dunn and Core Therapy & Pilates, visit https://therapyandpilates.com/ and find them on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIYeL6aH7RkKC0mHcUaf39g

Dunn’s book, Retrain The Brain To Solve Back Pain