Kinesiophobia | Overcoming Fear of Movement & Injury
DocJenFitNovember 11, 202400:17:16

Kinesiophobia | Overcoming Fear of Movement & Injury

In this episode from the Optimal Body Podcast, Doc Jen and Doctor Dom, both doctors of physical therapy, discuss overcoming the fear of movement, or kinesiophobia, often experienced after injury. They emphasize the psychological barriers to recovery and offer practical strategies for gradually reintroducing movement.

Tune into full audio episode here: https://jen.health/podcast/382

0:51 - Intro
1:25 - Understanding Kinesiophobia
2:15 - What causes injury?
6:50 - How to adjust movement patterns
11:05 - Using Breath & Distraction for Movement
13:14 - Impact of Patient Education
15:57 - Setting Realistic Goals

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