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Is dynamic or ballistic stretching safe? If so, why? if not, why not?

11 Answers | Asked by Chris Gellert, PT, MMusc &Sports Physio, MPT, CSCS, CPT 472 days ago
Answered by Chris Gellert, PT, MMusc &Sports Physio, MPT, CSCS, CPT 471 days ago
At thee end of the day, dynamic stretching is safe and ballistic is not. For the reasons that have been men... read more

Shoulder adhesive capsulitis..can be a real pain..What are some exercises to avoid with a client?

5 Answers | Asked by Chris Gellert, PT, MMusc &Sports Physio, MPT, CSCS, CPT 472 days ago
Answered by Chris Gellert, PT, MMusc &Sports Physio, MPT, CSCS, CPT 472 days ago
There are now four stages of AC. Stage 1- is characterized by a gradual onset of pain, typically referred tothe deltoid... read more

What is the difference between assessing muscle length and flexibility? Is there a difference?

3 Answers | Asked by Chris Gellert, PT, MMusc &Sports Physio, MPT, CSCS, CPT 472 days ago
Answered by Chris Gellert, PT, MMusc &Sports Physio, MPT, CSCS, CPT 472 days ago
Assessing flexibility of a muscle for example the hip flexors is using the thomas test by bringing one knee up the clien... read more

Plantar fascitis is a common foot problem caused by excessive pronation, with excessive pronation-what other conditions develop?

4 Answers | Asked by Chris Gellert, PT, MMusc &Sports Physio, MPT, CSCS, CPT 472 days ago
Answered by Chris Gellert, PT, MMusc &Sports Physio, MPT, CSCS, CPT 472 days ago
No. Tarsal tunnel syndrome which is a compression of the posterior tibial nerve that with a decreased longitudinal arch ... read more

Fibromyalgia can be very debilitating..how would you train a client with FM?

4 Answers | Asked by Chris Gellert, PT, MMusc &Sports Physio, MPT, CSCS, CPT 472 days ago
Answered by Chris Gellert, PT, MMusc &Sports Physio, MPT, CSCS, CPT 472 days ago
Karin Thank you! It is a two-way street. Patients with FM require first patient education about what FM is.... read more

Is dynamic or ballistic stretching safe? If so, why? if not, why not?

11 Answers | Asked by Chris Gellert, PT, MMusc &Sports Physio, MPT, CSCS, CPT 472 days ago
Answered by Chris Gellert, PT, MMusc &Sports Physio, MPT, CSCS, CPT 472 days ago
Dynamic or ballistic stretching has been shown to potentially damaging to the muscle fibers, connective tissue and musc... read more

Are there any headaches that you should worry about with training?

5 Answers | Asked by Chris Gellert, PT, MMusc &Sports Physio, MPT, CSCS, CPT 472 days ago
Answered by Chris Gellert, PT, MMusc &Sports Physio, MPT, CSCS, CPT 472 days ago
Remember yes headaches are a symptom of someone potentially who is having a stroke, but HA's do not mean they are having... read more

Pain in shoulder/upper trapezius by symptoms. Docs either deny it or consider as cervical. Can't remember things. what to do?

ShouldersMedical Fitness for Chronic Conditions
8 Answers | Asked by Sana Rana 751 days ago
Answered by Chris Gellert, PT, MMusc &Sports Physio, MPT, CSCS, CPT 472 days ago
Hi there, I just have returned from Australia haven taken two courses in chronic pain as part of an Advanc... read more

My new client gets head pain next to the left eye when ever she starts to train?

Pain ManagementPersonal Training
10 Answers | Asked by sizwe gumede 663 days ago
Answered by Chris Gellert, PT, MMusc &Sports Physio, MPT, CSCS, CPT 472 days ago
I don't concur with all of the answers. I also don't know all the answers. But before people JUMP to saying refer to MD.... read more

With someone with a herniated disc or disc bulge in the back region, what one exercise is contraindicated?

8 Answers | Asked by Chris Gellert, PT, MMusc &Sports Physio, MPT, CSCS, CPT 475 days ago
Answered by Chris Gellert, PT, MMusc &Sports Physio, MPT, CSCS, CPT 473 days ago
No worries, that is why I am here =) as well as to learn myself as a life long learner read more
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