Foot and ankle pain is a prevalent problem that affects many people’s ability to enjoy daily activities, exercise and play sports. This blog will cover the basic anatomy of the feet and ankles,
Corrective Exercise
Corrective Exercise for Group Fitness
Many fitness professionals trained in corrective exercise believe that in order to assess and correct someone's musculoskeletal imbalances you need to work one-on-one with them. While this is
Corrective Exercises for Neck and Shoulder Pain
Neck and shoulder pain affects a large percentage of the population. Not only can it disrupt people’s ability to exercise effectively, but it also negatively affects enjoyment of common daily
Developing a Pain-Free Mindset
Most people engage in corrective exercise programs to decrease physical symptoms of pain. The application of corrective exercise to improve body mechanics, and enhance function, is very effective ways
How to Assess and Improve Trunk Rotation
In this blog you will learn how to assess and improve trunk rotation – one of the most common movement dysfunctions that can cause pain and limit potential. You will also learn techniques you can
How to Turn Prospective Clients into Paying Clients
The New Year brings with it many resolutions from people who are determined to get fit and start feeling better. This is great for fitness professionals and corrective exercise specialists because it
What’s the Best Workout Shoe?
Shopping for workout shoes these days can be a very confusing and time-consuming process. There are literally hundreds of different types of shoes to choose from and they all vary in amount of
Osteoarthritis and the Use of Corrective Exercise
Osteoarthritis affects many people and the success they can achieve when beginning or participating in a program of regular exercise. As a Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES) or fitness professional
Research Shows Covid 19 Has Led To More Injuries
The coronavirus pandemic has had a major effect on all areas of people’s lives, and physical activity levels are no exception. Recent studies show that the pandemic and associated lockdowns prompted
Leg Length Discrepancy: Is it Causing Your Pain and Dysfunction?
In order to design effective corrective exercise programs that both alleviate pain and improve function, fitness professionals must understand their clients’ strengths, limitations, and weaknesses.1
Is Scar Tissue Causing Pain and Affecting Your Performance?
Many people have scars as a result of accidents, injuries and surgeries. While scar tissue is extremely helpful at repairing cells quickly to prevent further damage and/or injury, the characteristics
Causes and Cures for Ankle Pain
Ankle pain is a common and frustrating problem that many people experience at one time or another.2,8 It can negatively affect almost every move one makes, from standing, to walking to working out.
Corrective Exercise vs. Physical Therapy – What’s the Difference?
As the field of corrective exercise continues to thrive, clients plagued by musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction increasingly request therapeutic exercise strategies from personal trainers. Meeting
What’s Really Causing Your Lower Back Pain (and how to fix it!)
At some point in their lives, 80% of people will experience lower back pain. In fact, back pain is the leading cause of disability in the world.2 Individuals try all sorts of exercises to strengthen,
Causes and Cures for Rounded Shoulders
Rounded shoulders or excessive thoracic kyphosis refers to a disproportionate forward rounding or curvature of the middle and upper back.3 It is a common postural imbalance that can be caused by
Is Your Gluteus Maximus Causing Your Knee Pain?
Is your gluteus maximus causing your knee pain? Most people assume that their knee pain is caused by problems with the functioning of their knee joint. However, in most cases, the cause of the problem
