A great reminder of why cross-pollinating research across different fields is so valuable. (written 03/02/2025)

Last weekend, we had the honor of speaking at the Society for Sports Neuroscience Conference, presenting on:  "How Can Tools for High Performance Also Help With Post-Infection Recovery?"

We were excited to highlight two key points:

• The strong connection between high-performance strategies and post-infection recovery.

• The need for post-infection support among athletes—a topic that often goes unrecognized.

When COVID-19 first emerged, many assumed that being "healthy" would offer protection. Athletes, in particular, were expected to be resilient. Yet, we now know that even the fittest individuals are not immune to Long COVID and other lingering post-infection effects.

This conference was also a great reminder of why cross-pollinating research across different fields is so valuable. Attending a Sports Neuroscience event might not seem like the obvious choice for post-infection recovery—but it absolutely is. The insights from concussion research, neuroplasticity, chronic pain management, and vision training are all highly relevant to designing better recovery protocols for post-infection conditions.

One more point we want to emphasize: Sports Neuroscience is still an emerging field. It may not yet have the recognition it deserves, but it already brings together top surgeons, physicians, researchers, psychologists, and other experts. Much like sports nutrition, which gained traction in the early 2000s, this field will grow—and with it, new opportunities for improving recovery science. It will become an increasingly important discipline to help people’s bodies to be healthier and perform better, regardless of their starting place.

The good news? Our presentation sparked real interest! We made great connections, including potential research collaborations that could help advance post-infection care.

At ThriveNinety, we believe that learning from different disciplines accelerates solution development. We’ll keep showing up, making connections, and sharing what we learn—because better recovery tools are within reach.

Let’s stay connected as we continue to explore evidence-based strategies for healing.

Warmly,
Katie & Andrea

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