14 | Empower Your Lifting with Megan Pomarensky

UpLIFT You: Strong Body, Strong Mind

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What if addressing your mindset could transform your physical recovery journey? This episode promises to equip you with insights and strategies that could change the way you approach rehabilitation forever. We are thrilled to welcome Megan Pomerensky, a certified athletic therapist and Functional Strength and Vinyasa Yoga Instructor, who shares her inspiring journey from a dedicated dancer to a holistic rehab advocate. Megan’s personal story of overcoming a career-ending injury and navigating traditional healthcare sheds light on the importance of a holistic approach to healing, where mental and physical aspects are equally emphasized.
For athletes, especially those in strength sports like weightlifting and powerlifting, managing repetitive movement injuries is crucial. We discuss practical strategies for handling those inevitable niggles and inflammations, focusing on setting realistic expectations and building mental resilience. You'll learn to assess pain levels with our suggested scale, helping you to determine when to push through discomfort and when to scale back. Megan and I also delve into the significance of continuing modified training during recovery, providing real-life examples and advice on how to maintain progress and prevent setbacks.
Overcoming the mental hurdles of the re-injury cycle is another key topic we tackle. Fear of movement after an injury can be paralyzing, but Megan and I explore methods like gradual exposure and progressive loading to rebuild confidence. We discuss techniques such as starting with pain-free movements, using isometric exercises, and finding alternative positions to achieve similar ranges of motion. This episode is packed with valuable tips and strategies to help you optimize your athletic performance while effectively managing and preventing injuries. Plus, stay tuned for a special segment on shoulder mobility in deep squats, setting the stage for an exciting live Movement Flow session.

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Chapter

1. 14 | Empower Your Lifting with Megan Pomarensky (00:00:00)

2. Empowering Pain-Free Athletic Performance (00:00:01)

3. Managing Pain and Injury Prevention (00:09:01)

4. Overcoming Fear in Injury Rehabilitation (00:18:29)

5. Optimizing Athletic Performance and Injury Prevention (00:28:41)

6. Shoulder Mobility in Deep Squats (00:38:59)