Two Knowbodies Talking

Sleep's Role in Recovery with Dr. Michael Breus (The Sleep Doctor)

07.26.2017 - By Nick Bracciante, PT, DPT and Will Boyd, PT, DPTPlay

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In this week's episode we sat down for the second time with Dr. Michael Breus, aka The Sleep Doctor. Our chat stemmed from our observation in practicing PT that our patients who weren't sleeping well tended to be the ones not recovering from routine conditions. So we brought in Dr. Breus to help us break down sleep's role in recovery! Show Notes for The Episode: Wake Up Wednesdays: Tune into TheSleepDoctor's FB LIVE every Wednesday at 9AM EST to learn the keys to optimal sleep health! The lowdown on napping: what drives the sleep cycle, HOW to nap, and the Napalatte The social disadvantage of being tired The role of sleep in the healing process The relationship between pain, anxiety, and sleep Drugs pt. 1: Benzodiazepines Cognitive behavioral therapy Can pain wake you up? Drugs pt 2: Opioids   We hope you enjoy this episode!

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