When you're injured, you want to heal as quickly as possible and get back to doing what you love. But what actually helps an injury heal, and what could slow your recovery down?
On The Resilience Factor, orthopedic surgeon Dr. Pamela Mehta talks with board-certified sports physical therapist and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist Dr. Rena Eleazar about what supports injury healing from the first days through the return to activity. They discuss how fueling, sleep, stress, and pain-free movement may affect recovery, why complete rest is not always the answer, and how progressive strength and confidence help prepare the body to get back to doing what you love.
IN THIS EPISODE:
00:00 How Can You Help Your Body Heal After an Injury?
01:29 What Does Injury Recovery Really Require?
03:23 How Do Sleep, Nutrition, and Stress Affect Injury Healing?
05:02 What Should You Eat to Help an Injury Heal?
06:08 Why Does Pain Return After Physical Therapy?
07:49 Does Pain Mean You Are Injured Again?
08:54 How Much Sleep Do Athletes Need for Recovery?
11:35 How Does Sports Rehabilitation Change for Different Athletes?
14:48 What Should You Do in the First 48 Hours After an Injury?
15:35 RICE vs. PEACE & LOVE: What Should You Do After an Injury?
18:33 Should You Rest or Move After an Injury?
20:33 How Do You Rebuild Confidence After an Injury?
23:16 Rena Eleazar's Injury and Physical Therapy Story
28:35 Should Women Change Training During Their Menstrual Cycle?
31:52 Does Weightlifting Make Women Bulky?
33:34 How Should Beginners Start Strength Training?
36:19 How Do Athletes Cope With an Injury?
GUEST RESOURCES:
Website: https://www.matchfitperformance.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/renaeleazarpt/
THE RESILIENCE FACTOR WITH DR. PAMELA MEHTA:
YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiQ_AOy_Pd4mEXrsUN3hC6dEtSpmtQuDF&si=szS_5tqUV85kV1R9
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-resilience-factor/id1822815775
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3D3mys5DJka3zrsdKEPVs3?si=c56539bea0174bbd
HOST RESOURCES:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.pamelamehta
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.pamelamehta
Become a Patient: https://www.resilienceorthopedics.com
Earn FREE CE Credits: https://learnatpinnacle.com
This episode is brought to you by The Pinnacle Podcast Network!
ABOUT DR. PAMELA MEHTA:
Pamela Mehta, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon, practice owner, chief medical officer of the Good Feet Store, and founder of the education platform Learn at Pinnacle. Dr. Mehta specializes in minimally invasive surgery, orthobiologics, and sports medicine. She helps people of all stages of life learn how to live a healthier life, longer.
Disclaimer: Pamela Mehta, MD, is a doctor, but she is not your doctor. This content is for general education and is not a substitute for individualized medical care.
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