Hand health is certainly a topic that personal trainers need to have a firm grasp on (pun intended). Our carpal, metacarpal, and phalange bones, ligaments,…
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Category: Anatomy
Pelvic Floor Training: Men need it, too
Certified Personal Trainers may work with women and men who discreetly share that they can’t sleep through the night without an incontinent trip, or trips,…
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Understanding Hip Flexion
Article compliments of Personal Training on the Net. A recent post on my web site forum made me realize that often a short answer to a complicated question doesn’t work. A few of my readers seemed to think that all of the recent talk about a weak psoas muscle or an under-active psoas muscle might just be people being trendy. I strongly disagree.
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Elbow Pain and Therapy
Elbow pain and tendonitis occur more often for certain activities and occupations than for our general population. Hinging incidences are much higher for clients who…
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Understanding IT Band
Whether your clients have complained about it being tight or you’ve experienced it firsthand, the IT band is commonly discussed among those who exercise regularly.…
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Assessing Ankle Mobility
If assessing ankle mobility is not on your checklist of assessments to complete with a new or existing client, you might consider adding it to…
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TVA and IO Muscles: The Internal Safety Belt
Although Rectus Abdominus (RA) muscles are sought for aesthetic and athletic appeal, they do not reign supreme when it comes to core stability and strength.…
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Recognizing and Correcting Gluteal Dysfunction
Gluteal dysfunction can be a common problem among our personal training clients and can lead to a cascade of other kinetic chain issues if not…
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Psoas: The Fight or Flight Muscle
The psoas muscle is one that is talked about often– whether an athlete is blaming it for “tight” hips or when a yoga instructor claims…
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Does a Torn Meniscus Require Surgical Repair or Removal?
The meniscus, also known as the “shock absorber” cartilage of the knee, provides stability and cushioning to the knee joint. It consists of two C-shaped…
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The Boxer’s Muscle: Serratus Anterior
Serratus anterior is often referred to as “the boxer’s muscle” because it is largely responsible for protraction of the scapula – the forward movement of…
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Terminal Thoughts for Fit Feet
Our two feet are, by definition, the terminals of our legs. As much of our quality of life depends on mobility, proactive foot care and…
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