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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drsuzbaxter
- 5 days ago
- 5 min
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...
drsuzbaxter
- May 13
- 3 min
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...
drsuzbaxter
- May 13
- 2 min
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...
drsuzbaxter
- May 13
- 2 min
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...
drsuzbaxter
- May 13
- 6 min
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...
drsuzbaxter
- May 3
- 4 min
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...
drsuzbaxter
- May 3
- 4 min
Why is balance (or balancing) so important?
The following is the contribution I made to CNN health about Balance. Full article in CNN is linked here. I educate trainers and clients...
drsuzbaxter
- Mar 14
- 4 min
Exercises to Avoid
Alright, you got me! You’ve managed to push my buttons and inspire me to write this blog post. Today, I want to talk about some exercises...
drsuzbaxter
- Mar 14
- 3 min
Pilates or Strength Training??
Ladies and gentlemen, I recognize that this is a controversial subject, so I will jump right in and explain the differences between...
drsuzbaxter
- Feb 23
- 3 min
As a Personal Trainer, Why Should I Attend a Conference?
Are you a personal trainer facing obstacles that are hindering your success? Fear not, attending a fitness conference could be just the...
drsuzbaxter
- Jan 27
- 2 min
Should you run if a business coach tells you they are trying to work out if you are "coachable"?
As a personal trainer, it is important to be aware of the term ‘coachable’ and its implications. This term is often used by unscrupulous...
drsuzbaxter
- Jan 6
- 1 min
How to grow your business in 2023
Set specific goals and objectives for your marketing campaigns to help you focus your efforts and measure their success. Make sure your...
drsuzbaxter
- Dec 7, 2022
- 4 min
Exercise for teens
My name is Dr Susan Baxter (PhD). I am a fitness and nutrition educator for personal trainers and allied health professionals. I wanted...
drsuzbaxter
- Dec 1, 2022
- 8 min
Client Acquisition: Are there holes in your bucket?
Our topic today is the sinking ship dilemma, or the sunk cost dilemma. To compensate for the holes in the bucket, do we add more water?...
drsuzbaxter
- Nov 24, 2022
- 5 min
Specialties: one way to add value over time
Let's talk again about specialties. It's always an interesting one. So often you'll hear me especially say, to stay in your lane. An area...
Dr Susan Baxter
- Nov 8, 2022
- 10 min
Is the other gym your competition?
So today's topics are a little bit different. It's talking about how we may perceive other industries within the fitness industry or the...
drsuzbaxter
- Nov 4, 2022
- 6 min
Sustainability and eco-friendly choices
Okay team today I am writing about how to be a little bit more sustainable in your business. Apparently it's a trait of a millennial,...
drsuzbaxter
- Oct 27, 2022
- 6 min
I have the worst idea for your leads
Now don't get me wrong: I love to reinvent the wheel. I love to come up with new ways to do things. When I know something works yeah, I...
drsuzbaxter
- Oct 25, 2022
- 6 min
Raising your prices
There are three things that you must consider in regards to raising your prices. Learn about what effective pricing can have on your...
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