The Lifting Heavy Trap: Strong Muscles but Weak Tendons & Why You Get Injured

About this episode

Dr. Stephanie discusses the importance of tendons, common injuries in women over 40, and effective rehabilitation strategies.

Dr. Stephanie delivers a comprehensive tendon masterclass: why these underappreciated tissues deserve your attention, how they adapt differently than muscle, common injuries women over 40 sustain (lateral hip pain, rotator cuff issues, tennis elbow), and the rehab strategies that actually work. Watch the full episode at https://youtu.be/9kGdzLbGN9g

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Stephanie Estima

Topics covered

• tendons
• injury prevention
• rehab strategies
• muscle adaptation
• women's health

Keywords

• tendons
• injuries
• rehabilitation
• women over 40
• muscle strength

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