The 5 Most Important Things to Help You Recover From an Injury FASTER - With Dr. Steve Sudell

Dealing with pain or an injury can be one of the most frustrating experiences, especially when you’re eager to get back to your regular training or daily activities. But what most people don’t realize is that by playing an active role in your recovery, you can actually bounce back faster and build back even stronger than before. On today’s show, you’re going to learn about how to rebuild strength and functionality after an injury.

Today’s guest, Dr. Steve Sudell is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and the owner of Prehab2Perform Physical Therapy. Steve has more than 15 years of experience helping athletes recover, solve health issues, and build more resilient bodies with evidence-based tools. On today’s show, he’s sharing what it takes to prevent injuries, how to recover smarter, and how to prehab your body to become more resilient.

In this interview, you’re going to learn about the specific, science-backed inputs your body needs to recover and heal from injuries. You’re also going to learn how to take control of your health with mobility and prehab exercises. Understanding these principles can help you build a strong and resilient body that can bounce back from any challenge you might face. I hope you enjoy this interview with Dr. Steve Sudell!

In this episode you’ll discover:

• What it takes to recover from an injury. (10:07)

• What the two-week rule is. (13:20)

• Why doctors sometimes give misguided advice about recovery and healing. (17:21)

• How to use your pain as a guide. (20:55)

• The importance of trusting your body to heal. (22:19)

• How to give your body the foundations it needs to aid the healing process. (24:24)

• The role your mind plays in healing. (29:37)

• Why having a baseline of fitness and strength is helpful during recovery. (34:01)

• What prehab means. (36:54)

• The best tools for healing and recovery. (47:10)

• Five exercises everyone should do for better mobility and health. (51:23)

• What the 7-minute squat challenge is. (54:06)

• How to counteract tech neck and improve your posture. (1:05:58)

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