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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drsuzbaxter
May 25, 20232 min
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'...
drsuzbaxter
May 25, 20235 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, 20233 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, 20232 min
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...
drsuzbaxter
May 13, 20232 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, 20232 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, 20236 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, 20234 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, 20234 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...
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