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  • PAIN RELIEF OPTIONS

Pain Relief Options for DOMS

By Cathleen Kronemer|April 13th, 2022|2022 June Self Test, CEC Articles, Injury Prevention and Treatment, Physiology|

Pain can exert a powerful effect on the human body, from limiting one’s engagement in/enjoyment of physical activities to leaving one frustrated, depressed, and anxious. [...]

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Recognizing and Correcting Gluteal Dysfunction

By Dave Frost|March 29th, 2022|Anatomy, Exercise Programming, Injury Prevention and Treatment|

Gluteal dysfunction can be a common problem among our fitness clients and can lead to a cascade of other kinetic chain issues if not corrected. [...]

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Recognizing Concussion in Combat Sports

By David Brancato|March 28th, 2022|Injury Prevention and Treatment, Sport Specific Training|

  In karate, kickboxing and/or mixed martial arts the two contenders bow to one another, acknowledging to the other that contusions, knockouts, and lacerations are [...]

  • MOBILITY TRAINING

Mobility Training

By Kim Becknell Williams|March 16th, 2022|Exercise Programming, Injury Prevention and Treatment|

Mobility training assists clients with stability, active and passive range of motion, and strength. There are many benefits and outcomes rolled into this type of [...]

  • Bloodborne Control Plan

Bloodborne Pathogen Standard Control Plan

By David Brancato|March 15th, 2022|Advice to Personal Trainers, Injury Prevention and Treatment, Personal Training Business|

We have recently reviewed the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Standard basics, about who is covered and what entails an exposure. A control plan must be in [...]

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Eastern Herbs and Exercise Recovery

By Shay Vasudeva|March 7th, 2022|Advice to Personal Trainers, Expert Insight, Injury Prevention and Treatment|

Post-exercise recovery can be sorely underrated (no pun intended). We as fitness professionals need to honor its importance and convey the gravity of recovery to [...]

  • LOWER LEG PAIN

Lower Leg Pain: Finding a Leg to Stand On

By Dave Frost|February 17th, 2022|Advice to Personal Trainers, Injury Prevention and Treatment|

"Not having a leg to stand on" is an adage for lacking physical support. Clients may experience physical pains or medical conditions of their lower [...]

  • STRESS FRACTURES

Bone Up on Stress Fractures and Prevent the Pain

By Cathleen Kronemer|February 10th, 2022|2022 June Self Test, CEC Articles, Injury Prevention and Treatment|

If you've ever suffered a stress fracture, then you know that pain: the aching, often stabbing sensation in the shins, reminding us we overdid it [...]

  • MENISCUS SURGERY

Does A Torn Meniscus Require Surgical Repair or Removal?

By Cathleen Kronemer|February 8th, 2022|Advice to Personal Trainers, Anatomy, CEC Articles, Injury Prevention and Treatment|

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 [...]

  • FIT FEET

Terminal Thoughts for Fit Feet

By Dave Frost|January 21st, 2022|Advice to Personal Trainers, Anatomy, Injury Prevention and Treatment|

  Our two feet are, by definition, the terminals of our legs. As much of our quality of life depends on mobility, proactive foot care [...]

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