Special Populations

Designing exercise programs for special populations requires first and foremost that you understand the needs and limitations of the particular group.

Special populations each have their own needs, and they can differ widely. For example, while those with osteoporosis require a focus on weight bearing exercises to improve their bone density, the approach when working with woman pre and postnatal would be completely different.

Specialising in a particular group or groups is a great way to add to your skills.

Arthritis

With an estimated 8 million sufferers in the UK, arthritis is one of the most common afflictions.

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Asthma

A chronic disease of the respiratory system, asthma affects millions of people worldwide.

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Back pain

The most common of lost days from work, back pain afflicts up to 25% of the population.

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Diabetes

Increasingly common in the UK, diabetes is a condition in which the amount of glucose (sugar) in the blood is too high.

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GP referral

If you have health problems, then a GP referral is the first step to getting into exercise.

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Heart conditions

There are a variety of heart conditions that can affect people. We look at the most common ones.

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Osteoporosis

Particularly common in post-menopausal women, osteoporosis is characterised by low bone mass and deterioration of bone tissue.

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Post natal

If you work with postnatal women, make sure you understand their training needs.

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Prenatal

Trainers working with pre and post natal women need to be aware of their needs and restrictions.

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Stroke

Each year, more than 150,000 people in the UK have a stroke, making this the third most common cause of death in the UK.

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