{"id":2400,"date":"2024-06-25T13:53:25","date_gmt":"2024-06-25T17:53:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/healthsciences\/rmrlab\/?page_id=2400"},"modified":"2025-01-07T18:17:53","modified_gmt":"2025-01-07T23:17:53","slug":"exercise-specialists","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/healthsciences\/rmrlab\/prevail-exercise-resource\/exercise-specialists\/","title":{"rendered":"Exercise Specialists"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>While many exercises can be done independently, seeking professional guidance can sometimes be a wise choice. Certified trainers can be valuable resources, ensuring your workouts are performed safely and effectively. They are especially beneficial for beginners who need guidance as they start their fitness journey.<\/p>\n<p>When choosing a trainer, prioritize those with certifications from reputable organizations and expertise in your area of interest. A good trainer will help you define your fitness goals and create a personalized plan to achieve them. To maximize this experience, openly communicate your goals, share any challenges with specific exercises, discuss your fitness history, and mention your preferred activities.<\/p>\n<p>Remember, everyone\u2019s fitness journey is unique. Be patient with yourself and set realistic, motivating goals to maintain long-term commitment and success.<\/p>\n<p>If you would like to learn more about how to select an exercise specialist, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nchpad.org\/resources\/how-to-find-a-personal-trainer\/\">this NCHPAD article.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>You can start finding exercise specialists at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.acsm.org\/certification\/about\/profinder\">ACSM ProFinder<\/a> or in the sections below.<\/p>\n<div role=\"tablist\" class=\"panel-group yourcustomclass oscitas-bootstrap-container\" id=\"unc-accordion-0\">\n\n<div class=\"panel panel-default oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n    <div id=\"panel-heading-details-0-0\" class=\"panel-heading oscitas-bootstrap-container\" role=\"tab\">\n\n        <h2 class=\"panel-title oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n            <button class=\"accordion-toggle oscitas-bootstrap-container collapsed\" \n                id = \"button-details-0-0\"\n                data-toggle=\"collapse\"\n                data-parent=\"#unc-accordion-0\"    \n                aria-controls=\"#details-0-0\"  \n                aria-expanded=\"false\" \n                href=\"#details-0-0\">\n                <strong>Physical Therapy<\/strong>            <\/button>\n\n        <\/h2>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div id=\"details-0-0\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n        <div class=\"panel-body oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<h2>Physical Therapist:<\/h2>\n<p>A licensed healthcare provider who is a specialist in movement, pain, and endurance. PTs can help patients learn how to manage their disease from day to day through education, use of a device, or ongoing treatment for pain and loss of function. They primarily help patients increase or maintain their ability to walk, stand, exercise, etc.<\/p>\n<p data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335562764&quot;:2,&quot;335562765&quot;:1,&quot;335562766&quot;:4,&quot;335562767&quot;:0,&quot;335562768&quot;:4,&quot;335562769&quot;:0}\"><span data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\">Contact a physical therapist if you are\u2026<\/span>\u200b<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335562764&quot;:2,&quot;335562765&quot;:1,&quot;335562766&quot;:4,&quot;335562767&quot;:0,&quot;335562768&quot;:4,&quot;335562769&quot;:0}\"><span data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\">Unable to perform physical tasks you need to complete your day, such as <\/span><span data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\">walking to the grocery store<\/span>\u200b<\/li>\n<li data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335562764&quot;:2,&quot;335562765&quot;:1,&quot;335562766&quot;:4,&quot;335562767&quot;:0,&quot;335562768&quot;:4,&quot;335562769&quot;:0}\"><span data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\">Experiencing a decrease in your usual function<\/span>\u200b<\/li>\n<li data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335562764&quot;:2,&quot;335562765&quot;:1,&quot;335562766&quot;:4,&quot;335562767&quot;:0,&quot;335562768&quot;:4,&quot;335562769&quot;:0}\"><span data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\">Having pain or fatigue that is limiting your daily activities<\/span>\u200b<\/li>\n<li data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335562764&quot;:2,&quot;335562765&quot;:1,&quot;335562766&quot;:4,&quot;335562767&quot;:0,&quot;335562768&quot;:4,&quot;335562769&quot;:0}\"><span data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\">Having balance concerns<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335562764&quot;:2,&quot;335562765&quot;:1,&quot;335562766&quot;:4,&quot;335562767&quot;:0,&quot;335562768&quot;:4,&quot;335562769&quot;:0}\">Unsure how to start exercising safely\u200b<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335562764&quot;:2,&quot;335562765&quot;:1,&quot;335562766&quot;:4,&quot;335562767&quot;:0,&quot;335562768&quot;:4,&quot;335562769&quot;:0}\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.choosept.com\/find-a-pt\"><span data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\">Find a physical therapist near you!<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n        \n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"panel panel-default oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n    <div id=\"panel-heading-details-0-1\" class=\"panel-heading oscitas-bootstrap-container\" role=\"tab\">\n\n        <h2 class=\"panel-title oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n            <button class=\"accordion-toggle oscitas-bootstrap-container collapsed\" \n                id = \"button-details-0-1\"\n                data-toggle=\"collapse\"\n                data-parent=\"#unc-accordion-0\"    \n                aria-controls=\"#details-0-1\"  \n                aria-expanded=\"false\" \n                href=\"#details-0-1\">\n                <strong>Occupational Therapy<\/strong>            <\/button>\n\n        <\/h2>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div id=\"details-0-1\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n        <div class=\"panel-body oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<h2 data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335562764&quot;:2,&quot;335562765&quot;:1,&quot;335562766&quot;:4,&quot;335562767&quot;:0,&quot;335562768&quot;:4,&quot;335562769&quot;:0}\"><span style=\"color: #000000\">Occupational Therapist:<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A licensed healthcare provider who has a master&#8217;s or doctoral degree, and is a specialist in helping patients improve life tasks. Some of these tasks include activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, cooking, cleaning, typing, driving, sewing, etc.<\/p>\n<p data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335562764&quot;:2,&quot;335562765&quot;:1,&quot;335562766&quot;:4,&quot;335562767&quot;:0,&quot;335562768&quot;:4,&quot;335562769&quot;:0}\"><span data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\">Contact an occupational therapist if you have difficulty\u2026<\/span>\u200b<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335562764&quot;:2,&quot;335562765&quot;:1,&quot;335562766&quot;:4,&quot;335562767&quot;:0,&quot;335562768&quot;:4,&quot;335562769&quot;:0}\"><span data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\">Using your hands for opening or turning tasks, such as opening jars or doors<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335562764&quot;:2,&quot;335562765&quot;:1,&quot;335562766&quot;:4,&quot;335562767&quot;:0,&quot;335562768&quot;:4,&quot;335562769&quot;:0}\"><span data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\">Donning or removing your clothing<\/span>\u200b<\/li>\n<li data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335562764&quot;:2,&quot;335562765&quot;:1,&quot;335562766&quot;:4,&quot;335562767&quot;:0,&quot;335562768&quot;:4,&quot;335562769&quot;:0}\"><span data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\">Showering<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335562764&quot;:2,&quot;335562765&quot;:1,&quot;335562766&quot;:4,&quot;335562767&quot;:0,&quot;335562768&quot;:4,&quot;335562769&quot;:0}\"><a href=\"https:\/\/otpotential.com\/north-carolina-ot-directory\"><span data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\">Find a occupational therapist near you!<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n        \n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right\"><a class=\"btn btn-default btn-lg  oscitas-bootstrap-container\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/healthsciences\/rmrlab\/prevail-exercise-resource\/about-rheumatoid-arthritis\/\">Next Page <i class=\"glyphicon glyphicon-arrow-right\" style=\"color:#007fae;\"><\/i><\/a>\n<p style=\"text-align: right\">\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>While many exercises can be done independently, seeking professional guidance can sometimes be a wise choice. 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