382 | Overcoming Kinesiophobia and Fear of Movement After Pain or Injury

In this episode of the Optimal Body Podcast, Doc Jen and Doctor Dom, both doctors of physical therapy, dive into the topic of kinesiophobia—an often-overlooked fear of movement that many experience after injury. They explain how kinesiophobia can create psychological barriers to recovery and why addressing kinesiophobia is crucial for regaining confidence in physical activity. The episode explores practical strategies for overcoming kinesiophobia, including adaptive exercises like virtual reality and aquatic therapy, patient education, and cognitive behavioral therapy. Doc Jen and Doctor Dom also discuss celebrating small wins, fostering a supportive environment, and setting realistic goals to help women move past kinesiophobia and enjoy movement again. VivoBarefoot Discount:Winter has arrived! There is nothing more that I love than keeping my feet warm while still gaining the benefit of barefoot shoes with Vivobarefoot's new boot collection! Improve your foot and ankle health and therefore everything up the chain by wearing ⁠VivoBareoot shoes⁠ to improve the mobility and strength in your toes, feet, and ankles. There’s one for every occasion, including weddings, hiking, a grocery walk and casual wear, or shoes for your active lifestyle. Use code "OPTIMAL20" to get 20% off your ⁠VivoBarefoot Shoes⁠! Needed Discount:Although the journey of pregnancy is so personal and individual, Jen's number one question goes back to what she did to help her conceive and maintain the pregnancy. While there were a myriad of factors that contributed, she reliably counted on Needed supplements that supported her journey! Men need support as well via sperm support and men multivitamins. while women are supported by egg quality supplementation, CoQ10, prenatal Omega 3, iron, and choline in tablet or powder form. Used by over 4000 health professionals, Needed is available to support pregnancy, fertility, and postpartum, as well as women's and men's health in general. Check out needed if you know there's a gap in your nutrition via code ⁠⁠OPTIMAL⁠⁠ for 20% off. Posture Redefined:Discover Posture Redefined, the ultimate course designed to help you build strength, alignment, and mobility for a pain-free, confident posture. This comprehensive challenge will guide you through exercises and techniques to transform how you move and feel every day. Don’t miss your chance to redefine your posture—sign up now to cone join us and grab the early-bird discount using code OPTIMAL20at checkout! We think you’ll love:Get A Free Week on Jen Health!Posture RedefinedJen’s InstagramDom’s InstagramYouTube ChannelGet full show notes and resourcesat: https://jen.health/podcast/382 What you'll lern in this podcast: 3:30 Unders... Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.