As an Experienced Personal Trainer I
started to notice a gap between pain treatment (Physiotherapy,
Osteopathy, Myotherapy, etc...) and general fitness, and resistance
training. There was often a lack of communication between different
therapists and trainers, and, a lack of understanding of what the
other was doing. There also seems to be confusion for the
client/patient about re introducing their regular exercise regime.
Often, clients complain or
mention pain, or some muscausokeletal issues, that are in need of
some hands-on attention that is unable to be provided on the gym
floor with stretching or the trusty old foam roller. After many years
of referring these patients I had a light bulb moment...
This is when I decided to enrol part
time to study Osteopathy Manual Therapy. Booked my clients for an
extra 15 minutes on their session time, and gave them Manual
Osteopathic treatment (practice). This worked as the best way to
practice, complete my log hours and give my clients something that no
one else could.
The results speak for themselves. My
schedule is consistently full. My clients love knowing their PT is
able to help with any issue they may have. There is no lack of
communication between therapist and trainer. And most important,
people are overcoming conditions in record time due to the one stop
shop.
Now, I am completing my studies, I am
looking forward to helping many more of my clients (and now patients)
and I truly believe that this will be the future of training,
personal health and wellness care.
