Nutrition - Health and Weight of Children and Teens, Breastfeeding, Nutrient Requirements
1. Identify at least 2 influences that are affecting the health and weight of children and teens. 2. What are 2 advantages and 2 disadvantages of breast feeding and formula feeding? (You will have a total of 8 answers.) 3. Describe the "Division of Responsibility Theory" and relate how the concepts may help in handling p ...continues
Please read the 2 article on hamstring strains and give me your opinions the following questions: 1. What is your explanation for the high incidence of hamstring strains in athletics? 2. What can be done to decrease hamstring strains? 3. How can you apply this information to your individual professsion? personal training in ...continues
Plyometrics are a great type of exercise with the right population. Do you use plyometrics in your practice? Do you think the younger population should be introduced to plyometrics? THANK YOU!
Effects of Pronation on Knee Injury Risk
Please read this articles both are critical for the disscussion on the topic on Effects of Pronation on Knee Injury Risk. Read the articles from: a) Powers 2003 b) Shultz 2006 In a 1-page document,(essay type) describe how the inability to control forefoot pronation during functional tasks may increase injury risk to t ...continues
Although it may be impossible to fully eliminate injuries from sport and recreational activities, through clinical research integrated training has been shown to lower injury risk, and make sports safer to participate in. From your experience, what single aspect of injury prevention is most important? How have you addressed it?
Inhibition of overactive neuromuscular tissue is an effective ‘stretching’ technique in the overall continuum of flexibility. However, not every client responds to these methods identically. From your experiences, what have been some ‘adverse’ effects of these inhibitory techniques, and what modifications have you made (or would ...continues
Roger is 81 years old and lives alone in an apartment.
1. Roger is 81 years old and lives alone in an apartment. He is taking medication for congestive heart disease, hypertension, and GERD (Gastric esophageal reflux disease). The meds include antacids, antihypertensive drugs, and diuretics. He also takes laxatives regularly since he struggles with constipation. His daughter ha ...continues
Debate on this subject continues to a topic of ongoing discussions among health and fitness professionals, often polarizing their applications of flexibility training. Through your reading/experience/research, you’ve been exposed to a continuum of flexibility and stretching techniques. e.g(static streecing, SMR neuromuscular str ...continues
Article Review - Clinical Evaluation Testing
Do you see yourself changing or rearranging anything after reading the article? I think it is a great article I follow this in my daily life. Thank you
Core Training: Drawing-in vs. Abdominal Bracing
Your position on this topic has likely shaped your entire clinical application model for performance enhancement, injury prevention, reconditioning and rehabilitation training. Based on some of your experiences and the articles posted below. What training model is most effective? Drawing- In OR abdominal Bracing? Should ...continues
