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133. The Silent Load: How Sleep and Stress Impact Healing

133. The Silent Load: How Sleep and Stress Impact Healing

Update: 2025-06-03
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Welcome to PTs Snacks podcast! I'm your host, Kasey, and in today's episode, we dive into the underrated but crucial topics of sleep and stress management, and their impact on injury risk and recovery. Learn how quality sleep and effective stress management affect every aspect of our health and why they're essential for patients' success. We'll discuss research findings on the relationship between sleep, stress, and athletic performance, the physiological benefits, and practical strategies for physical therapists to help their patients improve sleep hygiene and manage stress effectively. Tune in for actionable insights and resources that will enhance your practice and patient outcomes.

00:00 Introduction to PTs Snacks Podcast

00:33 The Importance of Sleep and Injury Risk

01:46 Research Findings on Sleep and Athletic Performance

02:38 Physiological Impact of Sleep on Recovery

04:09 Practical Tips for Physical Therapists

07:18 Recommended Resources for Further Learning

08:54 Conclusion and Additional Offers

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133. The Silent Load: How Sleep and Stress Impact Healing

133. The Silent Load: How Sleep and Stress Impact Healing

Kasey Hogan