Episode #12
Injury Prevention & Recovery for Midlife Fitness
Elite Athletic Secrets to Rebuilding Muscle, Joint & Bone Health in Midlife. Having spent over a decade keeping semi-pro and elite international basketball players performing at their peak, Dave Hall, a sports therapy lecturer and lead of sport medicine for Basketball England, reveals why your body hasn't lost its ability to adapt—it just needs a smarter stimulus. Avoiding movement when you feel stiff actually accelerates decline. We learn just how physical activity works to overcome this and the motivational tools to enable this. Our tissues have in-built capacity to do more than we think even through perimenopause and menopause and Dave breaks this down brilliantly. Moving beyond the outdated RICE protocol to understand how early, appropriate movement treats injury and improves outcomes is also discussed in this very important episode. We also discuss how to break the frustrating "train, injure, reset" which discourages so many of us during midlife. Sleep disruption, stress, and protein intake is also discussed as important tools in the fight to protect your joints and retain muscle. Whether you are trying to return to high-impact training, recover from an injury, or simply want to stay strong and independent enough to play with your grandkids, this episode delivers actionable, science-backed strategies for lifelong mobility. CONNECT WITH US: • Instagram: @jointcareuk https://www.instagram.com/jointcareuk?igsh=MmhoOHA2Z29ud21q • Skool Community: Coming soon – Join our community for coaching and bone-loading programs. CONNECT WITH DAVE: • Linked in: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-hall-425034b6?utm_source=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=member_android Disclaimer: For educational purposes only. This is not medical advice. Always consult a qualified professional about any health or fitness concerns for personalised advice.
