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Have you ever worked with a client who has torn a hip labrum?

5 Answers | Asked by Chris Gellert, PT, MMusc &Sports Physio, MPT, CSCS, CPT 431 days ago
Answered by Chris Gellert, PT, MMusc &Sports Physio, MPT, CSCS, CPT 405 days ago
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Best way for women to burn fat?

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16 Answers | Asked by Wendy Stewart 643 days ago
Answered by Chris Gellert, PT, MMusc &Sports Physio, MPT, CSCS, CPT 409 days ago
With all that has been stated, first respect one another guys! Second, I agree why wouldn't you teach someone who ... read more

How many calories in a gram of fat?

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7 Answers | Asked by Richard Dant 413 days ago
Answered by Chris Gellert, PT, MMusc &Sports Physio, MPT, CSCS, CPT 409 days ago
Definitely 9! read more

The Quadratus Lumborum: it's the deepest muscle of the abdomen:so is it an "abdominal muscle or a low back muscle?"

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7 Answers | Asked by Susan D'Alonzo 410 days ago
Answered by Chris Gellert, PT, MMusc &Sports Physio, MPT, CSCS, CPT 409 days ago
Susan The quadratic lumborum or QL, is one of the tightest an weakest muscles at the lumbopelvic junction Pe... read more

During a postural assessment, if someone has enlarged(hypertrophied) paraspinal muscles, what does this possibly indicate?

2 Answers | Asked by Chris Gellert, PT, MMusc &Sports Physio, MPT, CSCS, CPT 417 days ago
Answered by Chris Gellert, PT, MMusc &Sports Physio, MPT, CSCS, CPT 416 days ago
Enlarged or hypertrophied paraspinal musculature usually is indicative possible hyper mobility of al lumbar segment. Suc... read more

What are some contributing factors that can cause shoulder impingement?

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3 Answers | Asked by Chris Gellert, PT, MMusc &Sports Physio, MPT, CSCS, CPT 417 days ago
Answered by Chris Gellert, PT, MMusc &Sports Physio, MPT, CSCS, CPT 416 days ago
Daniellle Yes this can be true. The scientific and research indicates muscle imbalances such as tight or en... read more

How do I get started in a fitness career?

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8 Answers | Asked by Brittney Saline 453 days ago
Answered by Chris Gellert, PT, MMusc &Sports Physio, MPT, CSCS, CPT 424 days ago
Britteny, Again congratulations on the tremendous amount of weight loss that you accomplished. ... read more

Another common area that when talking with trainers is the difference between spinal stenosis, spondylolisthesis and spondylosis

4 Answers | Asked by Chris Gellert, PT, MMusc &Sports Physio, MPT, CSCS, CPT 450 days ago
Answered by Chris Gellert, PT, MMusc &Sports Physio, MPT, CSCS, CPT 425 days ago
Gardy Thank you for the acknowledgement, however, I am not a physician nor have my doctorate from physiothe... read more

What is our inner jig saw puzzle?

2 Answers | Asked by Chris Gellert, PT, MMusc &Sports Physio, MPT, CSCS, CPT 431 days ago
Answered by Chris Gellert, PT, MMusc &Sports Physio, MPT, CSCS, CPT 425 days ago
That is why I asked!! Our inner jigsaw puzzle is the collaboration between the anterior and posterior lumbopelvic girdle... read more

Recommended exercises for someone with back and knee issues?

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7 Answers | Asked by Steve Leon 434 days ago
Answered by Chris Gellert, PT, MMusc &Sports Physio, MPT, CSCS, CPT 434 days ago
Dear anonymous What type of spinal surgery did she have? Also you mentioned that she had a pin out in her ... read more
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Spinal fusions of the lumbar are an involved surgical procedure-what exercises are effective vs to avoid? and why>?

Joanne Spot on. Except they are not performed if laminectomy's are not successful. They are peformed primar... read more

How do you strengthen the supraspinatus-name three exercises with weights that target only the supraspinatus

Celso The supraspinatus is located from the supraspinus fossa and attaches to the greater turbercle of the humerus... read more

What is the main anatomical factor differeniating between a rotator cuff tear and SLAP tear?

Gail Spot on. Accept is doesn't mean anterior to posterior. It Stands for Superior Lateral Anterior P... read more

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