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Welcome to the Movement Perfected Blog
At Movement Perfected, our goal is simple: to educate and empower you with key principles of physiotherapy, movement, and injury management. Rather than a collection of random articles, our blog follows a structured approach, helping you build a strong foundation before diving into more specific topics.
Where to Start
We recommend reading in this order:
- Soft Tissue Healing – Understand how your body recovers and adapts.
- Strengthening Your Body – Learn the fundamentals of building resilience.
- The Science of Stretching – Discover how flexibility and mobility influence movement.
Once you grasp these essentials, you can explore more specific articles on injury management, performance optimisation, and rehabilitation strategies.
Recommended Reading
I would also suggest key books that align with our principles and help with several common issues to success in Physiotherapy and body healing. Here’s a quick summary of each:
Atomic Habits | James Clear | Focuses on the power of small, consistent changes to build better habits and break bad ones. Uses the Four Laws of Behavior Change to make habits obvious, attractive, easy, and satisfying. |
The Compound Effect | Darren Hardy | Explains how small, consistent actions over time can lead to significant results in personal and professional life. Emphasizes the importance of discipline, habits, and making conscious choices. |
Why Zebras Dont get ulcers | Robert Sapolsky | Explores the effects of chronic stress on human health. Discusses how humans, unlike animals, experience prolonged stress that can lead to various diseases, and offers insights on managing stress effectively. |
Four Thousand Weeks | Oliver Burkeman | A philosophical take on time management, arguing that instead of striving for productivity, people should accept their limited time and focus on meaningful activities. |
Ultra Processed People | Chris van Tulleken | Investigates the impact of ultra-processed foods on health, highlighting their addictive nature, negative effects on metabolism, and the role of the food industry in promoting unhealthy diets. |
Building a second brain | Tiago Forte | Introduces a system for organizing digital information to enhance creativity, learning, and productivity. Emphasizes the PARA method (Projects, Areas, Resources, Archives) for managing knowledge effectively. |
Outlive | Peter Attia | Discusses longevity science, emphasizing proactive approaches to extending healthspan through exercise, nutrition, sleep, and mental well-being. |
Stay tuned for weekly insights, and let’s work together to help you move better, recover faster, and perform at your best.
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