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Do you or your clients keep a food journal? Why/Why not?

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14 Answers | Asked by Gretchen Eisenberg 3442 days ago
Answered by Mac Dodds 2797 days ago
Yes journals are a good behavior change technique. read more

Is a nociceptive exam part of your clients evaluation? Why or why not?

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9 Answers | Asked by Louie Arias 3478 days ago
Answered by Mac Dodds 2797 days ago
Not sure how to answer that one. read more

Do You Have A Blog For Your Business? If So, What Does It Include? If Not, Why Not?

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12 Answers | Asked by Sandy Todd Webster 3554 days ago
Answered by Mac Dodds 2797 days ago
I have a blog and share something on it each week. read more

Do you offer complementary training sessions? Why or why not?

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21 Answers | Asked by Monica Foster 3323 days ago
Answered by Mac Dodds 2797 days ago
I do complimentary assessments to evaluate and recommend a package that is appropriate for their needs. read more

Do you train clients of the opposite sex in their homes? Why or Why not?

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13 Answers | Asked by Lisa Lorraine Taylor 3483 days ago
Answered by Mac Dodds 2797 days ago
If you don't feel comfortable initially, maybe do a consult on neutral turf. If it seems like a good fit go for it. read more

Working with overweight + depressed clients.

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13 Answers | Asked by Bryant Seton 3136 days ago
Answered by Mac Dodds 2806 days ago
I think that this situation is a good opportunity to refer to an emotional therapist, meanwhile be okay with just doing ... read more

I have an overweight female client who is not coordinated at all (!) and just starting out. Suggestions?

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13 Answers | Asked by Alissa Parker 3014 days ago
Answered by Mac Dodds 2806 days ago
Start with the easiest coordination exercises and progress to the more challenging ones. With some early success, she mi... read more

I have a new 47 year old male client with knee trouble. Suggestions for strength training?

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9 Answers | Asked by Jessica Benoit 2806 days ago
Answered by Mac Dodds 2806 days ago
I would explore isometric exercises like wall sit's from different knee angles. Maybe there are some pain free angles th... read more

Where can I find these new "toe running shoes"?

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10 Answers | Asked by Angela Cordoni 3517 days ago
Answered by Mac Dodds 2820 days ago
I love them and only run in them now. I buy them directly from VIBRAM. read more

Side aches from running

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11 Answers | Asked by Kim Bloom 2820 days ago
Answered by Mac Dodds 2820 days ago
You might try watching her run, and see if you notice anything that looks out of the ordinary that might be causing it. read more
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