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Open Heart Surgery Rehab Requires Physical Therapy & Mental Health Supports (5)

Open Heart Surgery with Boots
Open Heart Surgery with Boots
Episode • Dec 26, 2023 • 47m

In this episode of "The Heart Chamber" podcast, host Boots Knighton and physical therapist Cassie Fuller discuss the importance of listening to our bodies and recognizing subtle signals for overall well-being. The conversation highlights the impact of open heart surgery and the care needed for cardiac athletes, emphasizing the importance of mental health in the healing process. Together, Boots and Cassie explore the challenges of reconciling an active lifestyle with the need for healing, and how to tune in to the body's signals to avoid overexertion. Don't miss this compelling discussion on the critical need for a holistic approach to healing and the transformative power of embracing both our physical and emotional well-being. The discussion underscores the need to consider factors beyond physical stress in the healing process and reminds us to be attentive to our body's signals for optimal health.

You can find Cassie Fuller at https://www.kilterpt.com/ or email her at cassie@peakptjackson.com

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Email: Boots@theheartchamberpodcast.com

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