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Join Emily Reilly, Adaptive Fitness Trainer and person living with multiple sclerosis to learn about this disease that impacts over 1 million people in the US. In this course you will learn safe & effective modifications for the various symptoms and better understand how you can help your…
The CDC (2020) lists the fear of injury as a major barrier to physical activity. The CDC also has reported that injuries are a leading reason why people stop participating in physical activity. There has been a significant increase in the number of exercise/exercise injuries in recent years…
Core stability is clearly a buzzword in the fitness industry nowadays. Exercises such as planking, crunches, Russian twist, and loaded carries are widely incorporated into rehabilitation, sports performance, and fitness programs to preventing injuries and improving function, health, and…
The information age has made knowledge extremely accessible, but it has also made it more difficult than ever to separate fact from fiction. This session will address hot button issues in the health and fitness industry and break through the barriers to truth and efficient results. Innovative…
This course will discuss the latest research regarding barriers to fitness for individuals with special needs and describe a community-based program designed to address those barriers.
As a result of rising health care costs, the quest for worker productivity, and stiff competition for employee talent, an increasing number of companies offer employee health promotion programs. Yet many organizations have struggled with engaging their workforce in programs designed to improve…
The purpose of the workshop is to document the problems and misconceptions from the static stretching research literature and illustrate why and how static stretching should still be incorporated into a proper warm-up procedure.
The purpose of the workshop is to stress the importance of precise coaching and exercise selection in order to deliver effective and safe workouts.
Athletes and recreationally active individuals often choose to follow diets such as Paleo, Gluten Free, or Vegan Diets for perceived health and athletic performance benefits. However, improper implementation of these diets can put an individual at risk for musculoskeletal injuries, hormonal…
Is distance running bad for bone health? Running mechanically loads the skeleton, and bones get stronger in response to mechanical loads. So, running must be good for bones, right? Then why do so many distance runners experience bone stress injuries?
This course covers phenotypic and molecular skeletal muscle changes in middle-aged men and women during periods of disuse and exercise rehabilitation, the roles of biologic sex and altered muscle metabolism in the development of cancer cachexia, and the contribution of muscle-resident…
Approximately 12 million people worldwide are living with Parkinson’s disease (PD). Exercise can play an important role in managing symptoms and maintaining independence. Explore the research behind these benefits and discover how Ouachita Baptist University engages Exercise Science students to…
THIS TUTORIAL LECTURE WILL BE CONDUCTED ENTIRELY IN SPANISH (WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES)
10 CME Credits
PLEASE NOTE: This is the presentation only version free to ACSM National Members . The full course (1.0 CEC) can be accessed by members and non-members here: Plantar Fascia: Preventative Biomechanics | American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)
This course examines the rehabilitation methodologies at one of the premier paralysis recovery centers in the country and how they apply to spinal cord injury recovery. It highlights the program’s range from specialized assessments to specific neural movement patterns designed to enhance…
