I think it is Friday . . . well, maybe it is. Maybe not.

Here are some random things from the past week:

Muscle Imbalances Revealed 2.0

I received some surprise feedback from a hockey coach - very cool!

What a Hockey Coach Says About MIR:

“I found the ideas presented in Muscle Imbalances Revealed as a comprehensive way to reach trainers who are just starting out, right up to those of us who have been at it for years. I see this as a great tool for trainers and strength coaches. If this is an area where you are lacking, I suggest you check this out.”

Maria Mountain, MSc
Owner/Strength & Conditioning Coach
HockeyTrainingPro.com
London, Ontario

You can see the article HERE, where she talks about how MIR2 can help ice hockey goalies.

here are some more kind words about MIR2:

“Being a personal trainer, it’s difficult to set yourself apart from the “Norm”.   The Muscle Imbalances DVDs I received through the mail are fantastic, and I find ExercisesForInjuries.com invaluable. I constantly refer to the information you post and send in your newsletter daily.”
LuAnne Platt

Hey, People Read My Stuff

Some days you wonder if anyone is reading your stuff and if it is helping anyone.

It is great when you get surprise Facebook messages like this.

Thank you, Nicole and please keep them coming.

“I always love your posts and hearing what you are up to with writing. Very inspiring and informational to fellow fitness pros, like myself.”
Nicole Ciarlelli Almeida
Personal Trainer

I work I do what I can to help fitness professionals work with injuries and exercises.  I am so glad that I am helping out.  It looks like it is helping Dannielle as well:

“I find your products really useful & recommend you to my trainers, instructors, & clients. (Although I haven’t posted feedback for you yet – I’ve been spreading the word.)  Thanks Rick.”
Danielle Briggs
Personal Trainer & Fitness Director

What People Think of the Scoliosis Manual

I just shipped out manuals to Taiwan and Hawaii, so I am happy to report that the program is helping people around the world.  Here is what one fitness professional said:

“After completing Effective Exercises for Scoliosis,  I will use the information from the course to help my clients with scoliosis incorporate proper exercises for their situation.  I will be better educated now about how to address clients with a scoliosis issue”
Kathleen D Thomsen

What is New on Facebook

I took a break from Facebook for a bit, but now I am back.

It is great to see things like this on my wall:

I think that’s it for today.

Have a great one.

Rick Kaselj, MS

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The last few days I have gotten some great feedback on a few of the presentations, books, and courses I have done.

Have a look:

“I have been watching Muscle Imbalances Revealed this week. All the webinars have been very informative. I am a personal trainer in Sacramento California. It has been a tremendous help for me. I was referred to to your site by Eric Cressey‘s website. I have used several of his products with great result. I have attended Bryan College for a Degree in advanced health and fitness, as well; this has supplemented my education there very well. I am on the program advisory committee there, and will be recommending they include some  of your information if possible.  Thank you for your time.”

Bryan Bowen
Personal Trainer
Sacramento, California, USA

“Effective Exercises for Scoliosis has substantive information about how to assist my clients with scoliosis.  I like the fact it has clearer information about nonstructural vs. structural scoliosis; explanations about possible causes.  I like how there was information included about breath and fluid movements included in yoga, because I have found both forms to be unbelievably useful for my clients with scoliosis prior to reading this coursework.” – Amy Vitt

“I attended your workshop last weekend: Exercise Rehabilitation of the Shoulder.  I loved the positive learning environment and that questions and answers were encouraged throughout the workshop.  I really appreciate having the opportunity to discuss the shoulder limitations specific to my clients and receive your feedback.  This has made it easy for me to recommend specific exercises to my clients, as well as what exercises to have them avoid.   The workshop really extended beyond rehabilitation exercises and included valuable tips on preventative measures also.

Shoulder injuries can limit individuals from many sports and exercises.  As a trainer, developing an understanding of the reasons behind these limitations, ways of increasing joint mobility, and how to prevent further injury from developing, is key to my clients’ success.  Thank you for sharing your expertise!”

Taryn
Burnaby, BC, Canada
BCRPA Weightroom Instructor

Thank you everyone for your feedback.

If you have some feedback on some of the stuff of mine you got, please send it to rick (at) ExercisesForInjuries.com

Rick Kaselj, MS

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Hey, it is Friday and I am going to ramble.

It has been a while since I actually rambled on Friday.

I Know You Are Sick of If, But I am Not

The rave reviews and incredible feedback for Muscle Imbalances Revealed 2.0 keep pouring in:

“Muscle Imbalance Revealed 2.0 has proved an invaluable investment. As a strength and conditioning coach working with swimmers from all age groups, Muscle Imbalance Revealed has provided me with a wealth of new insight into the role and function of both the hip and shoulder.  Through both the assessments and mobility exercises both myself and my athletes have a much better understanding of imbalances and how to correct them. It is an amazing educational tool and I highly recommend it.”

I am very thankful and happy that MIR2 has been able to help so many trainers, coaches, and therapists from around the world.

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I was in a meeting and we started talking about one of my recent exercise & injury manuals, Effective Exercises for Scoliosis.

The person I was meeting with let me know about his daughter who was in a scoliosis brace from the age of 3 to 16.  He asked me for some advice on what she should be doing when it comes to scoliosis exercises.

Of all the things she can do -  the number one thing  -  is exercise.

3 Scoliosis Exercise Tips

With scoliosis, there is a very large spectrum of clients.  There are clients that can have minor scoliosis or major scoliosis.

Here are some tips for a client that has minor scoliosis.  Often times this kind of client will let you know during your assessment that they have been told by their doctor that they have minor scoliosis.

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Effective Exercises for Scoliosis

- Fitness Professional’s Guide to Exercise and Scoliosis -

What is in the Scoliosis & Exercise Manual?

- 22 page report

- 50 minute cd with three interviews

- 177 page resource manual

Order Your Copy of the Scoliosis & Exercise Program

What is in Each Part of the Scoliosis & Exercise Manual?

Scoliosis & Exercise REPORT

- 4 page research based article that highlights the key points when designing an exercise program for a client with scoliosis

- 1 page of resources to get more information on scoliosis and exercise

- 16 pages transcripts of the interview of the fitness professional, client and health care professional on scoliosis and exercise.

Scoliosis & Exercise INTERVIEW CD

- Audio cd that is 50 minutes in length with an interview from a fitness professional, client and health care professional on scoliosis and exercise.

- An interview with Ryan Ketchum who is a fitness professional and he provides his experience designing exercise programs for clients with scoliosis, plus he shares the keys that a fitness professionals should remember when designing an exercise program for a client with scoliosis

- An interview with a Simone Icough who is a client that suffers from scoliosis.  She shares her experience with scoliosis surgery and how she manages scoliosis

- An interview with Dr. Will Kalla on providing his opinion on exercise for the scoliosis client.  He talks about exercise considerations for youth and older adults with scoliosis plus share new research in the area of scoliosis

Scoliosis & Exercise MANUAL

- Resource manual that is 177 pages in length

- 107 pages dedicated to theory behind scoliosis

- 75 pages dedicated to exercises for your client with Scoliosis

- has over 168 photos

- 78 different exercises for scoliosis

- 50 question distance education exam (3 to 4 Continuing Education Credits are pending.)

Order Your Copy of the Scoliosis & Exercise Program

Topics Covered in the Scoliosis & Exercise Manual:

- 3 Big Myths about Scoliosis and Exercise

- 5 Main Benefits of Scoliosis and Exercise

- The most effective yoga poses for scoliosis

- 6 Components of a Your Scoliosis Client’s Exercise Program

- Tips and tricks to modify your posture and body mechanics to decrease scolisosis back pain

- The 6 risk factors will make your clients scoliosis worse

- 4 Common Areas of the Scoliosis Curves

- Learn the 7 different types of scoliosis and which one your client has

- The 5 most common symptoms scoliosis clients have

- What health complecations can arise from scoliosis

- How a quick scoliosis assessment of a teenager can help with their quality of life in later years

- After a positive scoiosis screen, what tools are used to diagnosis scoliosis

- The 3 ‘O’ medical treatment and management options for scoliosis

- The most common scoliosis braces

- Leading theory on what causes scoliosis

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Who is the Scoliosis & Exercise Manual for?

The Scoliosis & Exercise manual is targeted for fitness & rehabilitation professionals that work in exercise rehabilitation, post rehab, with special populations and with clients with chronic disease.  The manual will give fitness & rehabilitation professionals a resource to work with a client with scoliosis.

Exercise professions that have purchased the manual:

- Kinesiologist
- Exercise Therapists
- Exercise Physiologists
- Personal Trainers
- 3rd Age Instructors

Other professions that have purchased the manual:

- Chiropractor
- Physical Therapist
- Occupational Therapist
- Rehab Assistants
- University Faculty
- Pilates Studio Owner
- Personal Training Studio Manager
- Fitness Centre Owner
- Fitness Professionals in Rural Area

Continuing Education Credits

The Scoliosis & Exercise Program has been approved for:

- 6 BCRPA CEC
- 6 BCAK CEC
- 6 CSEP PDC
- 7 BCMT CEC

Order Your Copy of the Scoliosis & Exercise Program

I think that is it.

Have a great day.

- Rick Kaselj

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