{"id":30804,"date":"2021-09-27T10:20:02","date_gmt":"2021-09-27T17:20:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/medfitnetwork.org\/public\/?p=30804"},"modified":"2021-09-22T11:47:39","modified_gmt":"2021-09-22T18:47:39","slug":"benefits-of-being-a-corrective-exercise-specialist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/medfitnetwork.org\/public\/all-mfn\/benefits-of-being-a-corrective-exercise-specialist\/","title":{"rendered":"Benefits of Being a Corrective Exercise Specialist"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Research shows that 90% of people report painful and limiting musculoskeletal conditions affecting the success of their workouts. (4)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0In response to this need corrective exercise is booming with fitness professionals becoming educated about musculoskeletal assessments, movement analysis and corrective exercise to help both themselves and their clients feel and function better. Becoming a specialist in corrective exercise and integrating these strategies into your fitness business has many advantages.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30807\" src=\"https:\/\/medfitnetwork.org\/public\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/corrective-exercise-stretching-fitness.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/medfitnetwork.org\/public\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/corrective-exercise-stretching-fitness.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/medfitnetwork.org\/public\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/corrective-exercise-stretching-fitness-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/medfitnetwork.org\/public\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/corrective-exercise-stretching-fitness-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/medfitnetwork.org\/public\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/corrective-exercise-stretching-fitness-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/medfitnetwork.org\/public\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/corrective-exercise-stretching-fitness-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/medfitnetwork.org\/public\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/corrective-exercise-stretching-fitness-400x266.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; padding-bottom: 15px;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Attract More Clients:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Latest research indicates the\u00a0<\/span><b><i>number one<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> reason people seek the help of a fitness professional is to assist them with muscle\/joint pain. (<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If you are qualified to address these problems, you will attract more clients.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; padding-bottom: 15px;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Increased Revenue: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having a sought-after specialty qualification in corrective exercise has been shown to increase your income by as much as 50%. (<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; padding-bottom: 15px;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Utilize Fool-Proof Assessments: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When a client comes to you with <a href=\"https:\/\/medfitnetwork.org\/public\/all-mfn\/mental-habits-and-chronic-pain\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">pain<\/a> or complains of pain during their workout, you can take a strategic and active approach to assessing and correcting the underlying cause of their problem.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; padding-bottom: 15px;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Use Proven Methods:\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The corrective exercise strategies contained in well-recognized corrective exercise certifications like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebiomechanicsmethod.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The BioMechanics Method<\/a> have been tried and tested on real clients and produce unbelievable results.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; padding-bottom: 15px;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Design Better Workouts:\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A better understanding of functional anatomy and movement can not only help you get clients out of pain, but it can also assist you in designing more effective exercises. This enables you to create high-performance programs for both weekend warriors and professional athletes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; padding-bottom: 15px;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Accelerate Client Results:\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Injuries and movement dysfunction limit the types and intensity of workouts clients can perform. Helping clients feel better so they can perform better, both in and out of the gym, lets them realize goals sooner.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; padding-bottom: 15px;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Keep Clients Coming:\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When clients get injured, they drop out. Addressing your client\u2019s muscle imbalances and movement dysfunction at the outset of their program decreases the likelihood they will experience pain or injuries and ensures they can continue working with you.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; padding-bottom: 15px;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Increase Word of Mouth Referrals:\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ability to help clients get out of pain and achieve their goals is marketing gold. They will confidently refer friends, family and colleagues to you for help. You will also be able to successfully network with health professionals who need a trusted, qualified corrective exercise specialist to whom they can refer patients.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; padding-bottom: 15px;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Get Ahead at Work:\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Latest research indicates that advanced qualifications weigh heavily in an employer\u2019s decision when looking to promote a staff member. (<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Edge out the Competition:\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Statistics show that 89% of clients are looking for a fitness professional to help them alleviate their aches and pains. Yet only 56% of personal trainers offer corrective exercise services.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The knowledge and skills you obtain by earning a corrective exercise qualification could provide you with a major competitive edge in the fitness arena.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Helping clients overcome aches and pains can be a profitable and rewarding experience. A sound understanding of biomechanics will allow you to develop and use your practical corrective exercise skills. It also provides an outlet for you to market your unique services and become one of the industry\u2019s most sought-after professionals.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>MedFit Network (MFN) members receive\u00a0<strong>20% off<\/strong>\u00a0The BioMechanics Method\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebiomechanicsmethod.com\/tbmm-ces-corrective-exercise-specialist-course\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Corrective Exercise Specialist certification<\/a>. Members can get their discount coupon\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/medfitnetwork.org\/professionals\/our-partners\/continuing-education-providers\/the-biomechanics-method\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><em>Justin Price is one of the world\u2019s foremost experts in musculoskeletal assessment and corrective exercise and creator of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebiomechanicsmethod.com\/tbmm-ces-corrective-exercise-specialist-course\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The BioMechanics Method Corrective Exercise Specialist certification<\/a>\u00a0(TBMM-CES).\u00a0 The BioMechanics Method is the fitness industry\u2019s highest-rated CES credential with trained professionals in over 70 countries. Justin is also the author of several books including The BioMechanics Method for Corrective Exercise academic textbook, a former IDEA Personal Trainer of the Year, and a subject matter expert for The American Council on Exercise, Human Kinetics, PTA Global, PTontheNET, TRX, BOSU, Arthritis Today, BBC, Discovery Health, Los Angeles Times, Men\u2019s Health, MSNBC, New York Times, Newsweek, Time, Wall Street Journal, WebMD and Tennis Magazine.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>References<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NASM. 2015. <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Annual NASM-CPT Survey.<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Chandler, AZ: National Academy of Sports Medicine.<\/span><\/li>\n<li>National Federation of Personal Trainers, 2012. www.nfpt.com<\/li>\n<li>Price, J. 2018. <i>The Biomechanics Method for Corrective Exercise.<\/i> Champaign, Illinois: Human Kinetics.<\/li>\n<li>Schroeder, Jan., and Donlin, Ayla. 2013. <i>IDEA Fitness Programs and Equipment Trends Report. <\/i>IDEA Health &amp; Fitness Association.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Research shows that 90% of people report painful and limiting musculoskeletal conditions affecting the success of their workouts. (4)\u00a0In response to this need corrective exercise is booming with fitness professionals becoming educated about musculoskeletal assessments, movement analysis and corrective exercise to help both themselves and their clients feel and function better. Becoming a specialist in corrective exercise and integrating these strategies into your fitness business has many advantages.\u00a0 Attract More Clients:\u00a0Latest research indicates the\u00a0number one reason people seek the help of a fitness professional is to assist them with muscle\/joint pain. (4) If you are qualified to address these problems, you will attract more clients. Increased Revenue: Having a sought-after specialty qualification in corrective exercise has been shown to increase your income by as much as 50%. (1) Utilize Fool-Proof Assessments: When a client comes to you with pain or complains of pain during their workout, you can take a strategic and active approach to assessing and correcting the underlying cause of their problem. Use Proven Methods:\u00a0The corrective exercise strategies contained in well-recognized corrective exercise certifications like The BioMechanics Method have been tried and tested on real clients and produce unbelievable results.\u00a0 Design Better Workouts:\u00a0A better understanding of functional anatomy [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":369,"featured_media":30807,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":false,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[1],"tags":[281,345,198],"class_list":["post-30804","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-all-mfn","tag-business","tag-corrective-exercise","tag-fitness-professionals"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/medfitnetwork.org\/public\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/30804","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/medfitnetwork.org\/public\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/medfitnetwork.org\/public\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/medfitnetwork.org\/public\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/369"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/medfitnetwork.org\/public\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=30804"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/medfitnetwork.org\/public\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/30804\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":30810,"href":"https:\/\/medfitnetwork.org\/public\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/30804\/revisions\/30810"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/medfitnetwork.org\/public\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/30807"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/medfitnetwork.org\/public\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=30804"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/medfitnetwork.org\/public\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=30804"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/medfitnetwork.org\/public\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=30804"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}