# The Lifting Heavy Trap: Strong Muscles but Weak Tendons & Why You Get Injured

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Podcast: [BETTER! with Dr. Stephanie Estima | Strength, Body Composition & Perimenopause](https://stenobird.com/podcast/better-muscle-metabolism-meals-mindset-in-peri-menopause-with-dr-stephanie-estima-689167)
Published: 2026-02-23T07:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://drstephanieestima.com/podcasts/ep457
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## Resource

Dr. Stephanie delivers a comprehensive tendon masterclass: why these underappreciated tissues deserve your attention, how they adapt differently than muscle, common injuries women over 40 sustain (lateral hip pain, rotator cuff issues, tennis elbow), and the rehab strategies that actually work. Watch the full episode at https://youtu.be/9kGdzLbGN9g

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