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By Greg Mack Medical and Exercise practitioners working with the human body are diverse in both training and perspective. Each has a particular set of role responsibilities in addressing the expressed needs of a client or patient. Those responsibilities are executed using a methodology and a set of tools to assess the client’s system and…

Are you a certified personal trainer eager to expand your client base and stand out in a crowded market? In the highly competitive fitness industry, attracting and retaining clients is a constant challenge. Fortunately, there’s a powerful solution that can help you achieve your goals: the Muscle System Specialist (MSS) course. Let’s delve deeper into…

Embarking on the journey from a big box gym to establishing your own private practice is a decision filled with excitement, challenges, and the promise of personal growth. As a dedicated personal trainer or athletic therapist, you’ve likely forged meaningful connections and honed your skills within the familiar walls of a gym. Yet, the idea…

The fitness industry is bursting at the seams with competition, so staying ahead of the curve is essential to keep your business thriving. Passion for health and dedication are important, but expanding your physical science knowledge can elevate your practice and set you apart as a trainer. Whether you just became certified or have been…

Sleep is not merely a period of rest; it is a vital foundation for overall physical health. As we sleep, our bodies undergo crucial processes that promote healing, restoration, and maintenance of optimal functioning. Neglecting this aspect of our wellbeing can have significant repercussions on our physical health. In personal and athletic training, focusing only…

We live in a world where knowledge evolves at an astonishing pace, and you as a personal trainer, physical therapist, or exercise professional need continuing education to stay ahead of the game. Exercise science continuing education units (CEUs) are the key that unlocks a world of endless possibilities, keeping you on top of the latest…

Clear terminology and definitions are foundational to understanding and effective communication. Here is a list of some important terms, and their definitions, that you will encounter when perusing Exercise Professional Education content: Exercise (n.) – a specific bodily or mental exertion, or the removal thereof, especially for the sake of training or improvement of health….

Excerpt from: Manual Muscle Testing – Art and Science: An Exploration of its History, Physics.Mechanics, and Utility in Practice. Muscle System Consortia, 2016 (Dunn K., McMillin C., Mack G.) One must strive to acknowledge and manage the effects of bias that lead to the misunderstanding of the relationships between events. bias (n). Prejudice in favor…

“You see but you do not observe.” Sherlock Holmes to Dr. Watson in “A Scandal in Bohemia” Science (n.) The observation, identification, description, experimental investigation, and theoretical explanation of phenomena. Such activities restricted to a class of natural phenomena. Such activities applied to an object of inquiry or study. Observe (v.) To notice or perceive…

An Excerpt from a course offered by the Muscle System Consortia: Motor Control: Pathology, Assessment and Improvement Philosophical Basis, Research, and Methodology RESPECT FOR ESTABLISHED SCIENCE Seek to balance rational and empirical knowledge with a critical thinking mindset. Scholars and researchers have been working diligently for centuries on a variety of problems and issues, which…