About this episode

Dr. Selen Courtney discusses the importance of physical performance in preventing frailty and maintaining independence as we age.

In this episode of the HealthspanMD Podcast, Dr. Robert Todd Hurst, MD, FACC, FASE sits down with Dr. Selen Courtney to explore one of the most overlooked pillars of longevity: physical performance. They dive into how strength, stability, and functional movement play a critical role in preventing frailty, extending healthspan, and maintaining independence as we age. From understanding progressive overload and muscle failure to identifying hidden blind spots like power and balance, this episode offers a practical, science-backed roadmap to staying strong, resilient, and capable for life. Dr. Selen Courtney is a Doctor of Physical Therapy with a unique background in psychology, yoga, orthopedics, and leadership at the Mayo Clinic. Now at HealthspanMD, she focuses on shifting physical therapy from reactive injury care to proactive performance and prevention. Her work centers on helping individuals identify weaknesses early, optimize movement, and build the strength and stability needed to live longer, healthier lives. Key Timestamps 00:00 – Intro and why you don’t need to train to full failure01:00 – Why avoiding frailty is essential for longevity02:20 – Dr. Selen Courtney’s…

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Robert Todd Hurst

Guest: Dr. Selen Courtney

Topics covered

• physical performance
• longevity
• muscle loss
• frailty prevention
• physical therapy
• aging

Keywords

• strength
• stability
• functional movement
• progressive overload
• healthspan
• injury prevention

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Organizations: HealthspanMD, Mayo Clinic

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