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Darren Fuller
| 15 Feb 2012
Straight Cervical Vertebrae
One of my clients has recently had an MRI scan and told me her cervical vertebrae have no natural curve. There have been several exercises that seem to aggravate this so we have steered clear so far but I was wondering about the correction of lordosis and kyphosis, etc, Does the same apply to this? Can it be corrected and, if so, how?
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Darren Fuller
| 15 Feb 2012
Protein Confusion
Hi Guys,Hoping someone can shed some light on this for me: I have 2 very different clients at the moment, one who is on a weight loss programme and another who wants to increase muscle mass and definition. I would like to know if there is a difference in protein powders and any recommendations as to which ones are best for the 2 listed clients. I have used protein myself but literally just picked up what my local gym had on the shelf and have never really researched it before. Also should these shakes be meal replacement or with a full diet plan ??VERY CONFUSED.
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chris orgill
| 15 Feb 2012
Training a Client with Sciatica
I have been training a client who was diagnosed with sciatica. Do you have any ideas of what I can do to still train my client? I heard that exercise is good for sciatica, what type of exercise should I add into the program? Is there any exercise that I should not be doing?
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Wendy Kearsley
| 15 Feb 2012
SMR
Hi. Can you please clarify that when I choose SMR, I use the overactive muscles which need stretching and not the underactive muscles that need strengthening? - Thanks
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Nandini Perumal
| 13 Feb 2012
Rotator cuff Injury
My client had a slight niggle in his right shoulder (rotator cuff) a couple of months back. He has been icing it regularly and the pain did not go down at all. But 2 weeks back he played some tennis for 30 minutes (he's a rookie) and the pain increased and now it hurts even more in basic scapular movements. He is scared to do his upper body workout with the fear of hurting it more. He is only willing to do the resistance band rehab exercises for his rotator cuff. We generally only do functional training. How should I handle this? Should he get an ultrasound or any other physio treatment?
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Wendy Kearsley
| 13 Feb 2012
Weight loss & Fitness vs Hypertension
Hi. I have again had to refer a new client following screening, which revealed high blood pressure. Once I get clearance, this 55yr old male client wants to lose a few stone, doesn't want to build muscle, but wants to get fitter fast. Likes to work hard too. My question is, how hard can I go? Normally for weight loss on cardio I'd go for intervals and circuit stations or supersets on resistance machines. Thanks for any advice.
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Wendy Kearsley
| 13 Feb 2012
Plank
I've noticed with a few clients when in the plank position that their upper back rounds. Would you suggest the client take their elbows wider or mobilise using SMR or exercise? Thanks for any advice.
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PTontheNet Forum
| 11 Feb 2012
Share YOUR Opinion on Nutrition
HAVE AN OPINION! This is YOUR CHANCE to be heard by our authors and your peers. Contribute your opinions to this month's nutrition theme by posting your thoughts here.
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Paul Hardman
| 04 Feb 2012
First Impressions Last .....
That 1st session with a new client is crucial - showing a professional attitude & the knowledge to make them believe 'Yeah, this guy's gonna get me where I want to be.'I'm fairly new to personal training (been PT'ing 1 year but have trained for around 10yrs) & was wondering if I could pick your brains, on any advice/ guidance in giving a great 1st session.Obviously a consultation process has been done & an idea of the client's fitness is known, but I can't help thinking I need to improve that 1st session in order to impress .... there is always room for improvement ...I usually do 'tests' on the rower (maybe the O'neill test) ... on the treadmill (the Cooper 1.5 mile run test) ... then will assess movement patterns/posture in performing exercises such as squats/lunges/kettlebell swings, then look assess core stability.Any advice on how I can improve would be greatly appreciated, Many Thanks.
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Martine Pellegrini Petit
| 01 Feb 2012
Double-jointed?
When in plank position, my client's elbows tend to hyperextend outwards beyond the normal range. It seems like she is double-jointed. Should this be corrected and if yes, how?
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