Training Considerations for People with Disabilities
by Nicholas Maruca, CSCS
Personal Training Quarterly
July 2014
Vol 2, Issue 3
Most people suffer from some degree of injury, illness, or disease at some point. As a result, there is a need for strength and conditioning professionals who can develop effective exercise programs for people with disabilities.
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