How to Rethink Your Body and Unlock Effortless Motion | Helen Hall Part 1

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Helen Hall - Movement therapist - Running Coach | The PFM Way Founder

Helen Hall is a movement specialist, author, and endurance athlete dedicated to helping people overcome chronic pain and rediscover efficient, enjoyable movement. With over four decades of experience, she combines cutting-edge motion analysis technology with deep biomechanical insight to uncover root causes of pain and injury. A former Royal Air Force officer and the world’s first barefoot Ironwoman, Helen is the creator of The PFM Way, a science-based approach to movement efficiency and author of Even With Your Shoes On: Discover Your Natural Path to Smooth, Efficient, Enjoyable Running.

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Host/Podcaster: Hala Ali

Chapters:

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:00:51 - Helen's Introduction

00:03:15 - Helen's Journey to Movement Therapy

00:07:22 - Helen's Approach to Chronic Pain

00:08:57 - Understanding Pain

00:15:41 - Exploring the Root Cause of Chronic Pain

00:16:40 - Linking Movement Patterns to Chronic Pain

00:17:08 - The Role of Early Habits in Chronic Pain

00:18:00 - The Connection between Mouth-soothing and Chronic Pain

00:22:07 - The Importance of Self-Education in Understanding Pain

00:24:08 - Understanding Joint Mechanics

00:24:29 - The Concept of Joints as Doors

00:26:42 - The Connection between the Hyoid Bone and Chronic Pain

00:29:13 - The Role of Running in Joint Mechanics

00:30:02 - Understanding the Innate Nature of Running

00:31:26 - The Efficiency of Movement

00:31:50 - Understanding Innate Movement Patterns

00:32:30 - The Impact of Poor Running Habits

00:33:17 - The Role of Mimicry and Misinformation in Running

00:34:18 - The Importance of Questioning and Learning

00:34:50 - Misconceptions about Running Techniques

00:35:34 - Personalizing Your Running Technique

00:36:11 - The Consequences of Rigidity in Running

Follow Helen:

Website - https://www.helen-hall.co.uk/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/helenhallpfm/

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@ThePFMWay

Useful Links:

https://www.helen-hall.co.uk/ewyso

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Music: Chopin - Piano Concerto no. 1 in E minor, Op. 11 - III. Rondo – Vivace (String Quintet arr.)

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