the importance of stretching & strengthening, exercises for makers (from a licensed physical therapist), and the two carpal tunnels w/ Mariah Stanford and Jen Joyce

Mariah Stanford (licensed physical therapist, maker, and all-around lovely human) joins Jen to chat about the importance of keeping our bodies happy so we can craft FOREVER!!! She goes over things to look out for, movements and exercises to help keep aches and pains away, etc! No matter your creative outlet, this episode will be super helpful. AND FUN...I promise. We have lots of fun. ;)

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/kJF7rTbCGxQ?list=PLZURwTwrvooNT-JFA3jIRhkk17uEWlMYW&si=vBqDA7z7ecfEb_P_

A few things we talked about:
Finding a physical therapist (hosted by the APTA)
The Makers of Color Collective
Andrea - The Knitting PT

Find us on the Making app:
Mariah: @MariahKnits
Jen: @KnitPurl

More about Mariah: Mariah is an experienced knitter of 16 years, certified knit instructor, and a licensed physical therapist.  She finds joy in helping others with their craft and uses her experience in physical therapy to keep her students knitting comfortably. You can find her teaching virtually through The Making App, in person at her local yarn store, and privately through her website, Mariahknits.com.

Music by Despatches.

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