72: Better Than Good Enough w/ Jenna Muri-Rosenthal, SLP-CCC

This episode of Waves features Jenna Muri-Rosenthal, aspeech-language pathologist and founder of Fit to Function Recovery, highlighting her innovative approach to combining rehabilitation with fitness training to help neurologic patients exceed their therapeutic goals. Host Andy Wicks and Jenna discuss the limitations of traditional rehab, the benefits of functional fitness, and the importance of fostering a sense of achievement in patients. They explore practical ways to integrate CrossFit principles into therapy to enhance recovery and build community support for individuals with disabilities. 00:00 Introduction to Waves Podcast00:24 Meet Jenna Muri-Rosenthal01:47 The Journey to Fit to Function Recovery02:31 Challenges in Traditional Rehab03:18 CrossFit and Cognitive Rehabilitation04:17 Functional Movement and Recovery06:46 Empowering Patients Beyond 'Good Enough'10:04 Measuring Progress in Rehab16:55 Making Rehab Functional and Relatable20:00 Normalizing Movement in the Gym22:19 Overcoming Hesitation in Fitness23:06 Creating Inclusive Fitness Environments24:52 Adapting Sports and Fitness for Recovery26:05 The Importance of Functional Fitness27:23 Encouraging New Challenges and Learning32:42 The Power of Words in Rehabilitation35:26 Continuing Care and Preventative Management38:01 Conclusion and ResourcesAdaptive Training AcademyFit to Function Recovery (Instagram)