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Physical activity has been demonstrated to positively affect over 30 chronic conditions and is considered the best deterrent of chronic disease in primary and secondary prevention. The main goal of a Medical Fitness Specialist (MFS) in the healthcare continuum is
It is important to respect professional boundaries and know when to refer a “fighter” to a neuro-opthamologist or an occupational therapist. Â
Here are some simple and safe tips to share with your “fighters”...
The dark side of the moon is not considered a particularly exciting topic unless you are an astronomer or a Pink Floyd fan. However, the dark side of the moon exists and is just as important as the front of
Have you ever been given this very simple, yet incredibly complicated advice from your doctor?Â
“You could really benefit from starting an exercise program.”Â
If so, you are lucky to have a doctor who understands the power of exercise! In fact, exercise
You know the importance of core strength -- tone abdominals, obliques, and glutes. Thanks to spinal health, gone are jerky sit-ups. Ab crunches increase the “C” curve we have from sitting. New research says isometric planks are not effective. How
Many women post-pregnancy are very eager to rejoin the exercise world and at least resume the physical activities they once enjoyed prior to pregnancy. More and more women are seeking out fitness professionals or exercise programs to help them lose
According to the Advanced English Dictionary, © HarperCollins Publishers, “if you refer to a time or event as the moment of truth, you mean that it is an important time when you must make a decision quickly, and whatever you decide will
One of my highest honors as a Personal Trainer has been to work alongside my clients in preparation for knee surgery and post-surgery rehabilitation. Working alongside a Physical Therapist (with the client’s permission to share information) to bring the client
In an age where the words PPE, boosters, and "the new normal" seem to be a part of everyday vernacular, it is time to ask some essential questions:
Where do we go from here?
How do we best move from
When it comes to managing chronic pain due to past injuries, most of us are familiar with common modalities like oral medication, topical analgesic gels, acupuncture, massage, pain therapy machines, meditation/mindfulness, or even surgery. However, did you know that exercising
