Episode 123: Active rest, duck tongue, and how to choose a PT with Dr. Jen Crane

Send us Fan MailToday for your listening pleasure, I have a true circus hero- physical therapist, circus artist, and my dear friend Dr. Jen Crane!  Jen's work has revolutionized circus training, and I know because I watched her do it, and she changed my life and saved the right side of my body (and many, many other bodies I know personally and professionally).  I am delighted to bring her on Audacity Works, please enjoy!What you'll hear:The Audacity Project, Cycle 28, is OPEN FOR ENROLLMENT!  You can read all about it here, or schedule a short, easy call with me here to see if we're a good fit for each other.How we met, and our shared dislike for being walked in on while peeing. :)  This would have been circa 2014.Why Jen is the reason the entire right side of my body still worksJen's wonderful protocols for recovering from top surgery, which you can find here.How Jen came to live in Portland, OregonQuestions from all of you!  "I am a 40-something neurodivergent circus performer.  I hear people talk about 'active rest' and I have no idea what that means.  Maybe you could ask Jen Crane?!"  Mission accepted!  Active rest is an extension of training, not a substitute."You wouldn't cancel on a coach you had a lesson with, don't cancel on yourself when you have rest scheduled."What to look for in a physical therapist and how to find a good fit for YOU.  Questions you can ask:Are you willing to pay out of pocket for a really good fit?Bear in mind that out of pocket/network usually means a more specialized PT, and being able to have less visits overallAre there dance/gymnastics/rock climbing/sports PT's in the area?How long is each appointment time?  Out of network PT's generally spend more time (45-60 minutes) with their patients.  The first appointment time should really be 60 minutes.What are the letters after their name (what trainings/education do they have?) Jen recommends they should have ONE of these in addition to PT:ATC - certified athletic trainerOCS - orthopedic certified specialistSCS - sports certified specialistWhat's the vibe?  (read their bios!)Knowing what you want out of the relationship, such as more of a manual therapy focused clinician, or exercise based?WTF is dry needling and why does it work so well?On mango sticky rice in Thailand, and working with the Olympic teams in China (I promise these two things are somewhat related)How not to eat duck tongueQuestion from a listener!  (Hi Fallon!)  "tell us about the dogs:  names, breeds, ages, how you got them" :)Squees about Jen getting married!!  Squeeeeeee  How Jen and Tomara metThe 5 Calls App:  for taking action- download and use daily!You can follow Jen here on Instagram, or check out her website (and I highly recommend doing so!)Don't go back to sleep.xoRachelSign up here for monthly blasts and functional wooFind me on InstagramSupport this podcast on Patreon