Coming Back from Injury Over 40

About this episode

This episode discusses the challenges and insights related to recovering from injury for athletes over 40.

What happens when the thing that keeps you grounded, confident, and connected to yourself suddenly gets taken away by injury? In this episode, you'll hear from strength coach, combat athlete, and student physical therapist Adam Duthie of Gray Beard Black Belt to unpack the messy middle between getting injured and getting back to the activities you love. You'll hear about the physical and psychological realities of rehab, chronic pain, strength training, and returning to sport in your 40s and beyond. From navigating fear around movement to understanding why "just rest it" often isn't enough, this conversation is packed with practical insight for athletes over 40 who want to stay strong, resilient, and active for the long haul. What you'll learn in this episode: Why injuries hit harder than just the physical pain The problem with "just stop training" advice What scans and imaging may not tell you A different way to think about pain and recovery Why some athletes stay stuck after injury The overlooked role of strength training in resilience What's missing from a lot of rehab programs How to stay connected to your sport while recovering Enjoyed this episode and want more? If this…

People in this episode

Host: Steph Gaudreau

Guest: Adam Duthie

Topics covered

• injury recovery
• strength training
• athletes over 40
• chronic pain
• rehab
• psychological aspects of injury

Keywords

• injury
• rehab
• strength training
• chronic pain
• athletes over 40
• psychological recovery
• movement fear

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Gray Beard Black Belt

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