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Dr. Susan Baxter, PhD: Movement & Health for Real Life. Chronic Fatigue, Rehab, Strength, and Industry Reform.
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Telling your clients "just do yoga" to squat deeper?
Let's use me as an example. Susan, a woman with Celtic hips, which are characterized by deep hip sockets, offers an insightful...
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Jul 5, 20232 min read


The Importance of Kinetic Energy in Dispelling Negative Energy and Rejuvenating Your Nervous System
Our nervous system is a vast and intricate network that extends from our brains and branches out, reaching every corner of our bodies,...
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May 31, 20235 min read


Wellness trends for trainers to embrace 2025
Ive gone and done it, Ive cracked open the Christmas decorations (metaphorically) and its not even July yet by writing the trends that I...
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May 26, 20233 min read


Wellness trends 2024
Okay so I get it, I'm like the grocery store that is putting up Christmas decorations after Easter, but I figured I'd make some trend...
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May 26, 20233 min read

Has RICE for injury been debunked?
Now what? The RICE (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation) method has been questioned in recent years, especially the 'Ice' and 'Rest'...
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May 25, 20232 min read


How to get your client stronger faster (ultimate hackers guide)
Hi there fellow fitness enthusiasts! I'm Suz Baxter, with PhD from the School of Physiotherapy Otago, here to share some wisdom on why...
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May 25, 20235 min read


Lower back pain management in clients for PTs
Low Back Pain (LBP) remains a prevalent issue worldwide, often impairing individuals' mobility and daily functioning. As personal...
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May 13, 20233 min read


Review: "Do exercise and fitness protect against stress-induced health complaints?
I saw a TikTok recently that suggested if you did one very highly stress-inducing event for the body such as running a marathon or...
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May 13, 20232 min read


Study Review: Reporting Quality of Exercise Interventions – Implications & Considerations for PTs
Source: If exercise is medicine, why dont we know the dose. Overview of systematic reviews, published across multiple databases including...
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May 13, 20232 min read


Shoulder pain: should we do pressing movements?
If you want to know more, I have a few courses to help you to help your clients with shoulder pain. Just send me a message  to determine...
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May 13, 20232 min read
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