Ep 543: Recovering Stronger After Injury & Surgery Over 40

The Health Fix Podcast

In this episode of The Health Fix Podcast, I’m joined by Sue Markovitch, a personal trainer specializing in women over 40, and Dr. Brianne Showman, a doctor of physical therapy. We dive deep into recovery after injury and surgery, exploring Sue’s hip replacement journey and how Bri helped her regain strength and mobility to get back to her favorite activity—hiking!

From post-workout soreness to fear around pain, we unpack the physical and mental aspects of recovery and share key strategies to bounce back stronger.

🔥 What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✅ Sue’s hip replacement experience despite normal hip density ✅ How Dr. Brianne supported Sue’s rehab journey ✅ Why your body remembers past injuries and how they affect movement patterns ✅ The importance of researching your healthcare and rehab team ✅ How to prepare your body for surgery to optimize recovery ✅ Why walking mechanics and fixing movement compensations are crucial post-surgery ✅ The role of fear in injury recovery and how to move past it ✅ Why avoiding certain movements can lead to muscle imbalances ✅ Supplements & electrolytes to support workout and surgery recovery

🔗 Resources from the Show: 💪 Sue Markovitch - Personal Training for Women 40+ – suemarkovitch.com 🩺 Dr. Brianne Showman - Modern Physical Therapy Clinic – getmodernmedicine.com

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