Exercise and Persistent Musculoskeletal Pain—A Review and Recommendations for Personal Trainers
by Gary S. Stebbing, CSCS
Personal Training Quarterly
October 2018
Vol 2, Issue 5
Many personal trainers work with clients who are dealing with musculoskeletal pain that has negative consequences both on the client’s ability to exercise and their activities of daily living. This article discusses the different types of pain, and describes targeted approaches for training clients with persistent musculoskeletal pain.
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