health fitness
  • Log In
  • Renew Membership
  • Join Now
  • View Cart (86)
THE WORLD'S LARGEST ASSOCIATION
FOR FITNESS & WELLNESS PROFESSIONALS
  • Home
  • Membership
  • Conferences
  • Insurance
  • CECs/CEUs
  • Articles
  • Videos
  • Store
  • Career Guide
  • FitnessConnect
  • IDEA Answers
  • Advertising & Exhibiting
  • Certifications & Trainings
Home » About IDEA

Chris Gellert

View All IDEA Authors/Presenters
  • Overview
  • Articles
  • Videos
  • Products
  • Sessions
  • Classes & Events
  • Answers

About Me

Chris Gellert, PT, MMusc & SportsPhysio, MPT, CSCS, CPT is uniquely both a physical therapist and a personal trainer.Chris recently completed an advanced Master's Degree from the University of Austrlia(equivalent to a U.S. Physical Therapy Residency Degree). With 12 years of extensive clinical exper... moreChris Gellert, PT, MMusc & SportsPhysio, MPT, CSCS, CPT is uniquely both a physical therapist and a personal trainer.Chris recently completed an advanced Master's Degree from the University of Austrlia(equivalent to a U.S. Physical Therapy Residency Degree). With 12 years of extensive clinical experience, Chris continues to treat and specializes in helping those with spinal injuries, post-surgical conditions, sport specific injuries and now chronic pain as well as degenerative and special populations. Chris uniquely as a personal trainer for the last 16 years has trained clients' of all ages. He continues to presents at both domestic and international conferences, consults, has created several DVD's and the ONLY advanced continuing education course on Human Movement. He has also written for several fitness publications on fitness and post-rehabilitation training and is in the process of publishing his first systematic review on Hamstring Injuries. He is one of the most dynamic presenters in the industry and becoming one of the leading experts in Human Movement and Physical Therapy. President & CEO of Pinnacle Training & Consulting Systems www.pinnacle-tcs.com Certifications: Tudor Bompa, NSCA & AFAA less
Profession
Personal Trainer, Physical Therapist
Expertise
Activities: Basketball, Hockey, Lacrosse, Martial Arts, Personal Training, Running, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball
Specialties: Back Pain Prevention/Postrehab, Fitness Education, Personal Training, Physical Therapy, Postrehab/Injury Recovery, Sports Conditioning, Weight Training
Degrees
BS Marketing 1992, SUNY Plattsburgh
Master's Degree Physical Therapy 1999, Nova South Eastern university
Master's Degree Physiotherapy 2012, University of south Australia(Advanced Master's Degree)
Title
Company
Pinnacle Training & Consulting Systems, LLC
Company Location
Website
Certifications/Trainings
NSCA - Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
Verified
Tudor Bompa, Phd - Strength & Conditioning Expert(SCE), Periodization
Agency Unavailable
CPR Certified
State Training Services
AED Certified
Liability Insurance
World Wide Sports Insurance
Chris Gellert's Articles

Hip Pain: What Helps, What Hurts

By Chris Gellert, MPT
Hip pain. Clients of all shapes, sizes and ages complain about it. Hip issues can be as simple or as complex as each individual, and a good personal trainer knows how to asses...

Exploring Hip Pain: Femoroacetabular Impingement

By Chris Gellert, MPT
Hip pain. Clients of all shapes, sizes and ages complain about it. Hip issues can be as simple or as complex as each individual, and a good personal trainer knows how to asses...

Back Pain Solutions for Kids & Teens

By Chris Gellert, MPT
It is estimated that 60%–80% of the population will suffer from lower-back pain (LBP) at some time during their lifespan. One specific population that has received recent at...

Lower-Back Pain in Kids and Teens

By Chris Gellert, MPT
The main cardiovascular factors that influIt is estimated that 60%–80% of the population will suffer from lower-back pain (LBP) at some time during their lifespan (Ham...
View all 4 articles
Chris Gellert's Educational Videos
00:00:00

Training the Impingement Client

By Chris Gellert, MPT
This DVD covers the pathomechanics and functional anatomy of the shoulder, the pathophysiology of shoulder impingement, and common treatment plans. Postrehabilitative training...
View all videos
Chris Gellert's Products Available in the IDEA Store
The Essence of the Spine Lumbo Pelvic Stabilization (Book)
by Chris Gellert, MPT
Price: $49.95
Member Price: $44.95 (Save 10%)
Understanding the Nuts and Bolts of the Knee (Book)
by Chris Gellert, MPT
Price: $49.95
Member Price: $44.95 (Save 10%)
View all 4 products
Chris Gellert's Upcoming Sessions

Chris Gellert, MPT doesn't have any upcoming sessions.

View all 5 sessions
View Chris Gellert, PT, MMusc &Sports Physio, MPT, CSCS, CPT's IDEA FitnessConnect Profile
Follow My Updates
My Facebook Page

Chris's Answers

I very much think our profession needs a professional license. Why do you/don't you agree?

Fitness professionals are professionals. For the past 20 years or greater, there has been a proliferation of new trainer... read more

During a static assessment(squat), a client supinates while IR their hip, what is happening biomechanically?

Melissa, A static assessment has no movement but also is a movement where the distal segment is fix... read more

I am just curious as to why pilates encourage/force such cervical flexion.

I can speak on this subject. I took Stott Mat Pilates training ~3 yrs ago with the intention of becoming certified. A ca... read more

View all Answers

  • IDEA FitnessConnect
    • Find a Fitness Professional
    • Find a Personal Trainer
    • Find a Gym
    • Find a Class/Event
    • Fitness Success Stories
    • Fit Pro Blogs
    • FAQs
    • Get Listed
  • Fitness Conferences
    • IDEA World Fitness Convention™
    • Inner IDEA® Conference
    • IDEA Personal Trainer Institute™
    • Apply to be a Presenter
    • Assistant/Work-Study Program
    • International Representative Program
  • Publications
    • Article Library
    • IDEA Fitness Journal
    • IDEA Trainer Success
    • IDEA Fitness Manager
    • IDEA Fit Tips
    • IDEA Food & Nutrition Tips
    • IDEA Pilates Today
    • Authors’ Guidelines
    • Republishing Policy
  • About IDEA
    • Contact Us
    • Press
    • History
    • Advertising & Exhibiting
    • Management
    • Careers with IDEA
    • Inspire the World to Fitness®
    • IDEA Experts
    • Joining Forces
  • Career Guide
    • Certifications & Trainings
    • IDEA Answers
    • Continuing Education
    • Liability Insurance
  • Membership
    • Become a Member
    • Renew My Membership
    • Log-in
Be Social: Find us on Facebook follow us on Twitter
Copyright © 2012 IDEA Health & Fitness Association. All rights reserved.
Terms & Conditions | Privacy Policy | Site Map