{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"166 | Coach Carrie Answers a Question: Sustaining Motivation and Energy During Recovery","description":"\u201cI just had my 12-week post-op follow-up with my doctor. It was a good appointment and things are pretty much where they are supposed to be at this stage. But I\u2019ve been hitting a wall in my PT in terms of fatigue and overall enthusiasm. Most days, my energy is very low, and I\u2019m trying to incorporate more rest and sleep in as much as possible.    The doctor said at this stage\u2014between month 3 and 12\u2014is where the real work begins in terms of strengthening and getting back to where I was before, and hopefully stronger. So I\u2019m wondering if you have guidance on keeping sustainable energy and output going long term, and how to recover more between sessions so I can make the most of the time in and outside of workouts. It's gotten a lot more strenuous over the last few weeks, and I\u2019m having challenges keeping up with it.\u201d  \u2014Darren   Often, we start rehab or physical therapy with energy and even excitement\u2014we\u2019re starting the road to healing, and stepping up to the challenge. But as the weeks and months drag on, Coach Carrie explains in this week\u2019s listener Q&A, it\u2019s normal for that to wane.   To keep things sustainable during this phase, it\u2019s important to consider all the ways you\u2019re expending energy\u2014everything may take more of it than it does when you\u2019re healthy and training\u2014and make sure you\u2019re balancing that with recovery, she shares. And there\u2019s more great advice on keeping yourself going, including lessons from both a rubber band and your dog or cat.   Resources\/links: Episode 158, Coach Carrie Answers a Question: In It for the Long Haul   A huge thank you to LEVER Movement, the exclusive sponsor of season 9 of The Injured Athletes Club podcast! They\u2019re the creators of the LEVER system, a portable, lightweight device that attaches to a treadmill to reduce your body weight. Use the code INJURED20 to get 20% off your purchase here.    You can subscribe to The Injured Athletes Club on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Audible, Amazon Music, or wherever you get your podcasts, and if you like what you hear, please leave us a rating or a review in Apple podcasts. That helps other injured athletes find the show.   To access more resources for injured athletes: Buy Rebound: Train Your Mind to Bounce Back Stronger from Sports Injuries \u2014now available as an audiobook! Buy Injured Athletes Club merchandise, including hoodies, stickers, patches, journals, mugs, hats, and gift cards Access webinar videos, mental rehab e-courses, and more great resources for injured athletes while supporting our work Join The Injured Athletes Club mailing list, for news and updates Join The Injured Athletes Club Facebook group, for support and camaraderie Like The Injured Athletes Club Podcast Facebook page, for the latest episodes Email us at hello@injuredathletesclub.com with questions, guest suggestions, or other feedback   DISCLAIMER: This content is for educational & informational use only and & does not constitute medical advice. Do not disregard, avoid or delay obtaining medical or health related advice from your health-care professional because of something you may have heard in an episode of this podcast. You should not rely on this information as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Please consult with a qualified medical professional for proper evaluation & treatment. Guests who speak on this podcast express their own opinions, experiences, and conclusions, and The Injured Athletes Club podcast hosts nor any company providing financial support endorses or opposes any particular treatment option discussed in the episodes of this podcast and are not responsible for any actions or inactions of listeners based on the information presented. The use of any information provided is solely at your own risk. ","author_name":"The Injured Athletes Club","author_url":"http:\/\/www.injuredathletesclub.com","html":"