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EPISODE · Sep 15, 2025 · 1H 13M

Avoid Chronic Pain & Injury in Midlife: The Surprising Science of Movement with Henry Abbott

from BETTER! Building bodies women can trust with Dr. Stephanie Estima · host Henry Abbott, Dr. Stephanie Estima

Ballistic author and TrueHoop founder, Henry Abbott, delves into injury risk, biomechanics, and movement patterns, focusing on the knees, hips, and ankles. Henry shares insights from the P3 lab in Santa Barbara, highlighting the importance of understanding granular movement data to predict injuries. Discover key factors and safe techniques in jumping and landing essential for everyone, especially women transitioning to strength training for bone density in their perimenopausal years. 'Movement is like language; the more you learn, the more natural it becomes.' Learn how you can achieve physical literacy and maintain an active, injury-free lifestyle as you age gracefully.Episode Overview (timestamps are approximate):(0:00) Intro/Teaser(14:00) Individualized Approach to Movement Analysis(22:00) Hip Mobility and Stability Assessment(33:00) The Importance of Proper Landing Technique(43:00) The Power of Deceleration(52:00) The Importance of Hip Mobility(1:00:00) Movement Literacy and Fun Physical Activities(1:07:00) BONUS: the After-Party with Dr. StephanieResources mentioned in this episode can be found at https://drstephanieestima.com/ep434We couldn’t do it without our sponsors:BIOPTIMIZERS - Magnesium Breakthrough contains multiple types of magnesium plus cofactors like B6 to enhance absorption. Visit https://bioptimizers.com/better and use code BETTER to save 15%.MAUI NUI VENISON - Packed with essential vitamins, minerals, and bioavailable compounds that support energy, performance, and overall health. Head over to  https://mauinuivenison.com/better to checkout their premium snack sticks and fresh starter boxes.ONESKIN - Harness the power of peptides for fuller hair and glowing skin. Save 15% at https://oneskin.co/better with code BETTER.AG1 - I take my AG1 Omega 3s first thing in the morning once I'm home from the gym. Subscribe today to get a 1-month supply of AG Omega-3 with your first AG1 order! You’ll also get their Welcome Kit with everything you need to get you started. Get it now at https://drinkag1.com/stephanie. ****************************P.S. When you're ready, here are two ways Dr. Stephanie can help you:Subscribe: The Mini Pause — My weekly newsletter packed with the most actionable, evidence-based tools for women 40+ to thrive in midlife.Build Muscle: LIFT — My progressive strength training program designed for women in midlife. Form-focused, joint-friendly, and built for real results. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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