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Collection Twenty-Three: Movement Science and Rehabilitation

Rest and Recovery

Rest and Recovery within movement science and rehabilitation — the science, the human experience, and why it belongs inside a Nervous System Intelligence framework.

Article #457·● Published·8 min read·Foundational

Definition

Rest and recovery are essential complements to training and exertion. Adaptation happens during recovery, not during effort.

Why it matters

Overwork culture undervalues recovery. Naming its physiology restores its dignity.

The Science

Muscle repair, nervous system recovery, and adaptation happen during rest. Sleep, nutrition, and reduced load all contribute. Overtraining syndrome is real.

The NSI Perspective

NSI treats rest as one of the primary practices of a functioning nervous system.

Clinical Implications

Prescriptive rest is legitimate clinical intervention.

Practical Application

You do not just deserve rest. You need it. Adaptation lives there.

References

  1. 1.Kellmann M, Bertollo M, Bosquet L, et al. Recovery and performance in sport: consensus statement. Int J Sports Physiol Perform. 2018;13(2):240–245.

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