241 | A New Approach to Recovery from Achilles Rupture with Dr. Stacie and Dr. Meghan
Welcome to episode 241 of The Optimal Body Podcast
A New Approach to Recovery from Achilles Rupture with Dr. Stacie and Dr. Meghan
We’re rethinking rehabilitation for ruptures in the Achilles tendon with doctors of physical therapy, Dr. Stacie and Dr. Meghan. As Dr. Stacie, founder of the Physiofix, explains how she ruptured her Achilles tendon, she describes her initial perspective when she got injured. She reveals how beneficial it was to work with another physical therapist, Dr. Meghan, and together debunk the outdated protocols regarding Achilles’ Rupture. Then, Dr. Stacie provides insight on creating an optimal healing environment for the Achilles tendon and how she re-ruptured her Achilles tendon, speaking into self-advocation and realistic rehabilitation goals depending on your personalized journey. Furthermore, Dr. Stacie describes factors that might’ve influenced her re-rupture and the mindset change she had to navigate to rehabilitate optimally! Let’s dive in!
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What You Will Learn In This Interview with Dr. Stacie and Dr. Meghan
6:04 – How did Dr. Stacie injuri her Achilles Tendon
9:25 – Dr. Stacie’s initial perspective when she got injured
10:46 – Why Dr. Stacie worked with Dr. Meghan
14:51 – Outdated Achilles Rupture Protocols
16:26 – Partial rerupture of Achilles tendon
19:14– Self-advocating for your experience with your doctor
23:19 – Thoguhts on Dr. Stacie’s rerupture
28:47 – Mindset and injury
34:00 – Was Dr. Stacie’s injury preventable?
36:10 – Setting up goals for rehabilitation
41:30– Is Dr. Stacie still rehabbing
43:13 – Learn more with Dr. Stacie
About Dr. Stacie and Dr. Meghan
Dr. Stacie Barber, PT, DPT, CSCS, FRCms, USAW-L1SP is the founder and owner of The Physio Fix, which is a unique physical therapy and sports performance facility in Phoenix, Arizona. The Physio Fix was founded in 2017 out of the desire to create a new outpatient / sports physical therapy model, one that allows you to work 1-on-1 with patients to give them the attention and the care that they deserve. The Physio Fix is a hybrid insurance/cash pay clinic that offers various services, both in-person and online such as physical therapy, personal training, group training, video consultations, custom remote coaching / programming and several app based training / rehab template programs to assist in one of her goals, which is to be able to provide high quality care that is both accessible and affordable no matter where you live! Stacie considers herself a movement-based therapist and constantly uses her background in gymnastics, sports performance coaching, physical therapy and weightlifting/powerlifting to help her patients not only feel better, but also move better and get stronger too!
Meghan Slavin is a Physical Therapist from Phoenix, Arizona. She grew up as a competitive gymnast and experienced many injuries throughout her career. Meghan spent a lot of time in physical therapy and it ignited a passion in her to help others return to their sport or activity of choice. Meghan obtained her Doctorate of Physical Therapy Degree from Midwestern University and has 9+ years of experience in the field. She is passionate about injury prevention and helping athletes compete at the top of their game. Meghan is now an avid trail runner and enjoys participating in ultra marathons in the mountains. She has completed four races at the 100 mile distance and enjoys seeing the world from her own two feet. Meghan loves the outdoors and adventuring with her husband Brian and dog Stryder.
Items mentioned:
- Dr. Stacie’s Youtube
- Dr. Stacie’s Facebook
- Dr. Stacie’s Website
- Dr. Stacie’s Instagram
- Dr. Meghan’s Instagram
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