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Welcome to the Movement Logic Podcast, with yoga teacher and strength coach Laurel Beversdorf, and physical therapist Dr. Sarah Court. With over 30 years combined experience in the yoga, movement and physical therapy worlds, we believe in strong ideas, loosely held – which means we’re not hyping outdated movement concepts. Instead, we’re here with up-to-date and cutting-edge tools, evidence and ideas to help you as a mover and a teacher. Music: Makani by Scandinavianz & AXM
105: Strength by Suggestion: the Placebo Effect and Exercise
Movement Logic: Strong Opinions, Loosely Held
26 minutes
1 week ago
105: Strength by Suggestion: the Placebo Effect and Exercise
In this episode of the Movement Logic Podcast, Dr. Sarah Court explores the fascinating impact of the placebo effect on sports performance and rehabilitation. Dr. Court discusses recent studies, including a unique experiment involving a pink, calorie-free drink that boosted bench press performance among trained lifters. The episode delves into how beliefs and expectations can lead to measurable physiological changes, the historical context of the placebo effect, and its implications in physical therapy and exercise routines. Dr. Court also emphasizes the significance of positive mindsets in overcoming physical challenges and achieving fitness goals.
01:31 The Pink Drink Study: Exploring the Placebo Effect
02:36 Understanding the Placebo Effect
04:03 Historical Context and Research on Placebo
06:02 Detailed Analysis of the Pink Drink Study
10:19 Implications of the Placebo Effect in Exercise
12:08 Placebo Effect in Rehabilitation and Pain Science
14:49 Practical Takeaways for Enhancing Performance
16:49 Mindset and Belief in Physical Therapy
20:25 Encouragement and Final Thoughts
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References:
The placebo effect of a pink non-caloric, artificially sweetened solution on strength endurance performance and psychological responses in trained individuals [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37608532/]
Mouth Rinsing With a Pink Non-caloric, Artificially-Sweetened Solution Improves Self-Paced Running Performance and Feelings of Pleasure in Habitually Active Individuals [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34055861/]
The Placebo and Nocebo effect on sports performance: A systematic review [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31414966/]
Placebo effects on kayak sprint performance in child athletes [https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11235916/]
Movement Logic: Strong Opinions, Loosely Held
Welcome to the Movement Logic Podcast, with yoga teacher and strength coach Laurel Beversdorf, and physical therapist Dr. Sarah Court. With over 30 years combined experience in the yoga, movement and physical therapy worlds, we believe in strong ideas, loosely held – which means we’re not hyping outdated movement concepts. Instead, we’re here with up-to-date and cutting-edge tools, evidence and ideas to help you as a mover and a teacher. Music: Makani by Scandinavianz & AXM
