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From Resilience to Recovery: Lessons From the Invictus Games and other Sporting Competitions
Manage episode 465157342 series 2779508
Medcan’s Director of Clinical Innovation, Allison Hazell, is joined by Dr. Julia Alleyne, a Medcan family physician with a focused practice in sport and exercise medicine. Drawing from her extensive medical experience with numerous international sporting events including the Olympics and the Invictus Games, Dr. Alleyne shares insights, stories, and guidance to help inspire us all on our own wellbeing and recovery journeys.
Episode Highlights:
Fear of Reinjury: Understanding why fear can slow recovery—and how to overcome it.
The Power of Visualization: How seeing yourself succeed can boot confidence and improve performance.
Lessons from Elite Athletes: What any of us can learn from Olympians and Invictus Games competitors.
Active Rest & Rehab Strategies: Why staying mentally and physically engaged leads to better healing.
Integrating Wellness in Recovery: The role of support systems, motivation, and mindset
Key Takeaways:
Rehabilitation is not just physical—it’s mental, too
Visualization is key for confidence and recovery
Overcoming fear is essential to getting back on track
Adaptive sports help athletes—and everyday people—find new purpose
Looking for extra support in injury prevention, rehabilitation, or wellness? Visit www.medcan.com for more resources.
219 episodes
Manage episode 465157342 series 2779508
Medcan’s Director of Clinical Innovation, Allison Hazell, is joined by Dr. Julia Alleyne, a Medcan family physician with a focused practice in sport and exercise medicine. Drawing from her extensive medical experience with numerous international sporting events including the Olympics and the Invictus Games, Dr. Alleyne shares insights, stories, and guidance to help inspire us all on our own wellbeing and recovery journeys.
Episode Highlights:
Fear of Reinjury: Understanding why fear can slow recovery—and how to overcome it.
The Power of Visualization: How seeing yourself succeed can boot confidence and improve performance.
Lessons from Elite Athletes: What any of us can learn from Olympians and Invictus Games competitors.
Active Rest & Rehab Strategies: Why staying mentally and physically engaged leads to better healing.
Integrating Wellness in Recovery: The role of support systems, motivation, and mindset
Key Takeaways:
Rehabilitation is not just physical—it’s mental, too
Visualization is key for confidence and recovery
Overcoming fear is essential to getting back on track
Adaptive sports help athletes—and everyday people—find new purpose
Looking for extra support in injury prevention, rehabilitation, or wellness? Visit www.medcan.com for more resources.
219 episodes
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