IPL Physio Explains Why Strong People Still Get Injured | John Gloster

Key Takeaways

• Prolonged sitting deactivates core and glutes, removing the body's natural spinal shock absorber and increasing injury risk during weekend sports.
• Most pickleball and paddle injuries—like rolled ankles—stem from single-leg instability, not lack of overall strength.
• Movement directly boosts cognitive function, longevity, and internal health; physical readiness must precede mental performance.
• Even 10-second counter-posture exercises (wall squats, lunges, high knees) can reset compressed joints and re-engage muscles.
• Sitting increases intradiscal pressure ninefold compared to standing, and cumulative load from sustained postures drives chronic pain.
• Many elite athletes (18–20%) are pre-diabetic, showing that physical training alone cannot offset poor fueling and metabolic health.
• Corporate athletes need a triad of physical movement, proper nutrition, and deliberate recovery to manage high stress and sustain performance.
• Using phone calls as cues to stand and walk transforms a sedentary habit into a simple, frequent movement opportunity.