Is the painful area really the problem?Not always.In this episode, I discuss why your body often compensates when movement is limited and why the area that hurts may actually be doing extra work rather than causing the problem.Using a real patient example, I explain how observing movement—not just symptoms—can change the way we approach pain, performance, and recovery.If you&#39;ve ever wondered why stretching or strengthening the painful area doesn&#39;t always work, this episode is for you.Get your <a href="https://link.srvcsndr.com/widget/form/EVQedccJgRDFCRpGhWoc" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">MOVEMENT TRACKER HERE</a>Move Better App <a href="https://movebetterwithlauraturner.com/movebetterapp-645179" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">LEARN MORE HERE</a><a href="https://www.LTTheCheerPT.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Connect with Laura</a>

Episode 167: Movement Is a Conversation—Are You Listening?

REAL talk about ways to progress in cheerleading, reduce injuries and stay healthy and fit for life. 
Laura Turner is The Cheer PT. She cheered thru college, while becoming a physical therapist. She has coached both high school and college. Later, her doctorate studies in physical therapy included a final project about cheer injuries and how movement screening may reduce the risk. She is passionate about keeping cheerleaders healthy so they don't lose time at school or with their friends and team. And she LOVEs seeing all the progress cheerleaders continue to make. Are you ready? Let's GO!