In this episode of Going the Distance, host Jill Beck interviews Andrea Bulat, a sports physical therapist and athletic trainer. Jill and Andrea met when Marc, Jill's husband, needed physical therapy after a traumatic seizure. They discuss the differences between physical therapy and chiropractic care, when to seek help for pain, and the importance of finding the right physical therapist. Andrea shares insights on common issues like frozen shoulder, tennis elbow, and the significance of accessory work in strength training. The conversation emphasizes the need for proper warm-up routines and the role of activation exercises in preparing the body for workouts. In this conversation, Jill and Andrea discuss various aspects of health and fitness, focusing on optimizing work-from-home setups, the importance of movement and fidgeting, efficient workout strategies, and the implications of menopause. They also delve into youth sports, the significance of pelvic floor health, and debunk common myths surrounding women's fitness.

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Mentioned in this Episode:

• Turkish Get Ups
• Reverse Lunge
• Supermans
• Floor Angels
• Wall Angels
• Rucking
• Weighted vests
• Hip Flexor
• Rolling Patters

Jump to:

00:00 – Introduction to Go Long and Andrea Bulat

06:01 – Understanding Physical Therapy vs. Chiropractic Care

12:02 – The Importance of Movement Chains

17:58 – Finding the Right Physical Therapist

21:01 – The Role of Credentials in Physical Therapy

23:47 – Patient Experience and Time with PTs

26:55 – Frozen Shoulder: Symptoms and Recovery

29:56 – Understanding Frozen Shoulder and Impingement

33:23 – Understanding Emotional Recovery and Physical Goals

34:03 – Realistic Goals Post-Surgery: Pull-Ups and Squats

35:22 – The Importance of Stability and Capacity in Exercises

37:32 – Accessory Work: Building Strength for Pull-Ups

39:43 – Movement Prep: Activation vs. Warm-Up

41:30 – Tennis Elbow: Symptoms and Biomechanical Considerations

44:49 – Exercises and Strategies for Managing Tennis Elbow

47:06 – Cycling and Hip Tightness: Stretching and Warm-Up Recommendations

50:33 – Counterbalancing Exercises for Cyclists

53:27 – Effective Hip Flexor Stretches and Shoulder Openers

54:35 – Creating an Effective Work-from-Home Setup

57:05 – The Benefits of Standing Desks and Fidgeting

59:54 – Maximizing Short Workouts

01:00:48 – The Role of Weighted Vests in Training

01:03:55 – Understanding Athletic Training vs. Personal Training

01:05:53 – The Impact of Specialization in Youth Sports

01:09:31 – Balancing Competition and Enjoyment in Youth Sports

01:16:26 – The Challenges of Learning New Sports

01:19:16 – Personal Experiences with Sports and Learning

01:21:14 – Understanding Perimenopause and Its Effects

01:25:22 – Navigating Menopause: Insights and Realizations

01:27:19 – The Importance of Pelvic Health

01:29:31 – Debunking Myths About Women's Fitness

01:34:56 – Nutrition Myths and the Importance of Protein