Understanding the Nuts and Bolts of the Knee: A scientific and functional approach for the personal trainer

This is the first educational book of its kind with over 200+ pages of concise and detailed information on the anatomy of the knee, functional anatomy and the biomechanics of knee movement. The book delves extensively into how normal gait occurs accompanied by common gait deviations. Extensive detail covers common dysfunctions of the knee & surgeries with training recommendations based uniquely on science. Throughout the book, evidence based literature is listed in various sections reinforcing the science behind the movement. Foundation of neuromuscular training, and core strengthening is highlighted with over 60 dynamic exercises you can teach your clients’. The book concludes with human movement training vs. functional strengthening, exercise mechanics, and an extensive review of the foundation of periodization training/sport specific training, and how to improve an athlete’s performance accompanied uniquely with detailed pictures.

Testimonials

Overall Chris did a great job providing content that proves relevant to personal trainers’ seeking to learn more about the knee providing scientific with practical information about the knee, injury and training for the lower extremities. He also included additional material on the chapters of Core Stabilization Training, Periodization and Sport Specific Training.

I found the content to be fluid, easy to read, sequential in nature and thought he did a very good job explaining medical information in a practical sense that trainers’ can immediately use with their clients.’

Orlando Crance, CSCS, CPT, USAW Orlando is a practicing personal trainer with extensive experience in the field of personal training and is presently pursuing a Master’s degree in exercise physiology to further his academic and practical knowledge.
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I read through and reviewed the book and thought it was awesome! It contained invaluable information and was full of knowledge and details that I think trainers would not only find useful but extremely helpful and applicable.

Stephanie Harris, CPT, Advanced Personal Trainer Stephanie is a practicing personal trainer with extensive experience with advanced credentials who trains all populations, particular post-rehabilitative clients. She is an avid reader and dedicated both academically and personally to empowering herself and her clients.

Cost:$44.95 plus $5.00 shipping and handling = $49.95