My mission is simple: To help people conquer pain while becoming strong and resilient doing what they love. Each month, I deliver insight around different topics involving rehabbing and training as well as two practical takeaways that you can implement immediately.
The Power of High Heels (No, Seriously)
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Happy Thursday Reader! We’re mixing it up a bit in this newsletter—I want to tell you a quick story. A while back, I worked with a client recovering from a pretty major meniscus surgery. She went by Mo. She identified as a runner—like, multiple-marathons kind of runner. All she wanted was to get back to racing competitively. But when we sat down for her initial evaluation, she shared a different, more immediate goal: Her sister’s wedding was coming up in 10 weeks. Mo was the maid of honor, and her one non-negotiable? Walk down the aisle in heels. Not just any heels—tall, bridesmaid-matching heels. Now, if you’ve ever had knee surgery, you know how big of an ask that is. Wearing high heels with a recovering knee is no joke. But we got to work. For 10 weeks, we focused on locking out that knee, building strength and control, and practicing everything—even getting nudged while walking in those heels so she wouldn’t lose her balance. She brought the heels to her sessions, practiced walking, marching—you name it. And she absolutely crushed it at the wedding. Was she ready to run a marathon at 10 weeks? Not even close. But when Mo walked into her session the next Monday, you’d have thought she had a podium finish. That moment lit a fire under her, and she carried that energy through the rest of her rehab—all the way back to competitive running. So what’s the takeaway? If you’re in the middle of your rehab journey and the finish line feels miles away, find your version of the high heels. Find the little wins that mean something to you — the ones that remind you you’re making progress, even if it’s not the goal yet. Stack enough of those wins, and this journey gets a lot more manageable—and way more motivating.. Reader - know a friend that might find this helpful? Just copy and paste this link to send it over to them: https://embarkphysioperformance.com/embark-blog All the best, Zach P.S. If you ever need to chat about your rehab journey or help figuring out the next step, book a free time to chat here |
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My mission is simple: To help people conquer pain while becoming strong and resilient doing what they love. Each month, I deliver insight around different topics involving rehabbing and training as well as two practical takeaways that you can implement immediately.
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