This is the first episode of our new series titled: "A Journey To...." 

Over the coming weeks we will be tracking Karen's Journey to....Recovery From Injury and she will update us on treatment, training and nutrition. We hope by sharing Karen's journey you, if you find you are injured, will be able to tap into our advice to help your recovery. 

In this episode Karen outlines where she is on her journey. She will share:

•      Her programme of rehabilitation and treatment 
•      Her current nutrition and supplement plan for recovery 
•      What her current training status is 
•      How she is feeling emotionally and psychologically 
•      What her next goals are with regards her recovery

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SHOW NOTES

(06:14)

Outlining Karen’s injury:

A chronic hamstring tendon injury and an acute big toe injury

(13:38)

Enquiring into Karen’s treatment strategy including:

• Acupuncture 
• Sports Physiotherapy 
• Shockwave Therapy 
• Muscle Massage Gun 

(25:11)

Focussing on the physical activity Karen CAN do whilst she cannot run including:

• Cycling
• Swimming
• Strength and Conditioning 

Moving on to highlight the adjustments Karen has made to her meal plan to support recovery. The principal adjustments she has made to her food plan to-date are linked to:

• Coffee intake 
• Portion sizes at mealtimes 

(34:53)

Delving into Karen’s current nutritional supplement intake to support recovery. The nutritional supplements Karen is taking are mostly Turmeric-based due to the anti-inflammatory properties of curcumin, the bioactive component of turmeric. These supplements include:

• Rhythm Nutrition Turmeric liquid
• FEEL Joint Support capsules
• Pulsin Curcumin and Black Pepper powder – this also doubles up as a protein powder because it contains 16g of protein per serving

Additional anti-inflammatory and joint/soft tissue nutritional supplements Karen is taking including: 

• Terra Nova Glucosamine and Boswellia blend
• Biogena Vegan Omega 3 capsules
• Vitamin D drops

(43:14)

Running is a big part of Karen’s life, so how is she dealing emotionally with the fact that she cannot run at the moment?

If she was to sum her feelings up in FOUR words they would be:

• Sad – that she can’t run
• Irritated – at herself for not taking action earlier
• Frustrated – that healing takes time!
• Determined – to all she can to return to full performance as quickly as she can through nutrition and supplements, rehabilitation treatment and physical exercise 

(48:07)

What Karen hopes to discuss on the next episode including:

• Shockwave Therapy – what was it like and did I see any immediate improvement?
• Toe injury – what is the...