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Ep 86: Reducing Risk of BJJ Injuries By Developing the Skill of 'Listening to Your Body' - Why It Matters & Ways to Do It

July 11, 2025 • Open Mat Physio • Season 1 • Episode 86

Join us today as Diana explores what it means to "listen to your body". This advice isn't often backed up by tangible action steps so today let's talk about why it matters, things to pay attention to, & ways to actually build some body awareness.

Enjoy!

Research studies cited:

Gabbett, T.J. (2016). The training–injury prevention paradox: Should athletes be training smarter and harder? BJSM.

Raya-González et al. (2020). Neuromuscular fatigue and injury risk in elite athletes: implications for practice. Frontiers in Physiology.

Mehling et al. (2011). Body awareness: a phenomenological inquiry into its meaning in mind–body practices. Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine."