Archive for August 2006
Music and the Mind-Body Connection
Fitness professionals have long known that the right music can either rev up or relax their participants, but new research has revealed the depth of music’s power. As a result, healthcare professionals now use music to stimulate motor function in patients whose nerves have been impaired by stroke or Parkinson’s disease. Some farmers even play music to increase milk production …
Read MoreHelping Upper-Trapezius Pain
Does your upper back ever feel tight, as though you have “knots” in it? You may have an upper-trapezius strain, a common repetitive stress injury (RSI). An RSI is a condition usually caused by placing too much stress or strain on a joint or musculoskeletal tissue. RSIs are often associated with performing recurring motions, whether on a computer, on the telephone or in a sports a…
Read MoreSet Yourself Free
“I spend my days just surviving and getting from one appointment to the next. It seems there are never enough hours to get all the work done and still have some time for me! I feel hassled, hurried and agitated. How do I restructure my life to make it one I really want?”
This is a cry I often hear from my coaching clients, and maybe you find yourself feeling the same f…
Healthy Working Relationships
In any company, relationship issues are bound to surface between staff members and clients—or among staff members themselves—at one time or another. Even service-oriented companies like the Ritz Carlton and Nordstrom sometimes have to deal with upset clients or disgruntled team members. But world-class organizations have a detailed plan for minimizing the risk of problems…
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2006 IDEA Personal Training Programs & Equipment Survey
Personal Training Positioned for Growth
A Fall Prevention Program
PREVENTION
&
POSTREHAB
BY CATHERINE LOGAN, MSPT
A Fall Prevention Program
The right exercise program can reduce older adults’ risk of falling and help prevent potentially catastrophic injuries.
Falls can be serious at any age, often causing ligamentous sprains or injury to bones and soft tissue. In addition, the inevitable decrease in overall physical activity during the recovery period can lea…