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Wellness trends for trainers to embrace 2024

Ive gone and done it, Ive cracked open the Christmas decorations (metaphorically) and its not even July yet by writing the trends that I...

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Wellness trends 2024

Okay so I get it, I'm like the grocery store that is putting up Christmas decorations after Easter, but I figured I'd make some trend...

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Has RICE for injury been debunked?

Now what? The RICE (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation) method has been questioned in recent years, especially the 'Ice' and 'Rest'...

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How to get your client stronger faster (ultimate hackers guide)

Hi there fellow fitness enthusiasts! I'm Suz Baxter, with PhD from the School of Physiotherapy Otago, here to share some wisdom on why...

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Lower back pain management in clients for PTs

Low Back Pain (LBP) remains a prevalent issue worldwide, often impairing individuals' mobility and daily functioning. As personal...

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Review: "Do exercise and fitness protect against stress-induced health complaints?

I saw a TikTok recently that suggested if you did one very highly stress-inducing event for the body such as running a marathon or...

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Study Review: Reporting Quality of Exercise Interventions – Implications & Considerations for PTs

Source: If exercise is medicine, why dont we know the dose. Overview of systematic reviews, published across multiple databases including...

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Shoulder pain: should we do pressing movements?

Hey fellow trainers! Let's chat about a common issue many of our clients face: shoulder pain, especially rotator cuff related, which can...

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Should you lift with a flat back or a neutral spine?

Hey there fitness pals! So, we've all heard the mantra "keep your spine straight when lifting", right? The idea is to keep our back in a...

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Patellofemoral Pain – Tips for Personal Trainers

As a personal trainer, you may encounter clients who experience patellofemoral pain (PFP), a common cause of knee pain that can...