Move Beyond Stillness: Dynamic Posture for Pain-Free Living
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Books
- "Science of Stretch" by Leda Malik - A physical therapist and author who discusses how holding certain positions for extended periods can cause pain.
- "Rethink Your Position" by Katy Bowman - A biomechanist who explains how movement breaks and changing body positions throughout life contribute to good posture.
People Mentioned
- Leda Malik (Physical therapist and author) - She emphasizes that posture isn't about how you look, but how your body feels and functions.
- Katy Bowman (Biomechanist) - She studies the effects of physical forces on the body and provides techniques like the wall test to assess posture.
- Juvenile (Artist) - Mentioned humorously in relation to the advice on backing up hips.
Websites & Online Resources
- capitalone.com/commercial - Mentioned as a resource for commercial banking solutions.
- mskcc.org/give - Website for donations to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center's research.
- gmc.com - Website for information on the GMC Sierra lineup.
- rainforesttrust.org - Website for donations to protect rainforests.
- leaffilter.com - Website for scheduling a free gutter inspection.
- npr.org/lifekit - Where listeners can find other Life Kit episodes.
- npr.org/lifekitnewsletter - For subscribing to the Life Kit newsletter.
- lifekit@npr.org - Email address for episode ideas and feedback.
Other Resources
- Shrimp in a desk chair meme - Used as a visual to describe poor posture.
- Wall test - An exercise suggested by Katy Bowman to assess body alignment against a wall.
- Star at every joint exercise - An exercise to visualize body positions and identify repetitive patterns.
- Solo charades - A game suggested for contorting the body into different shapes as a movement break.