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Red Flags in Corrective Exercise for Movement Improvement: How to Progress, Regress and Refer Effectively

When does corrective exercise cross the line from enhancing movement to treating an injury? This session examines the science behind movement screening and corrective strategies, emphasizing how to recognize red flags that indicate the need for referral. Participants will explore the boundaries…

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Session from the 2026 ACSM Health & Fitness Summit

What you will learn

  • Summarize the current evidence on corrective exercise, movement screening, and the distinction between exercise vs. clinical interventions
  • Identify red flags such as pain, movement compensation, or functional limitations that signal the need for program modification or referral to a licensed healthcare provider
  • Apply practical strategies to progress and regress corrective exercises safely while fostering professional collaboration and referral relationships with physical therapists

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From Assessment to Action: Integrating Functional Fitness Testing Across ACSM Certifications

Functional fitness testing provides exercise professionals across ACSM certifications with valuable information about movement, balance, mobility, muscular fitness, and physical function, but its greatest value comes from translating assessment findings into individualized exercise programming.…

$30
Member $18
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Power Training for Older Adults

Presented by ACSM in partnership with Medical Fitness Association (MFA).

$30
Member $18