NASM CES case studies
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The NASM Corrective Exercise Specialization (CES) is an advanced credential from NASM, the company behind the Certified Personal Trainer program. NASM has been certifying fitness professionals for more than 35 years, and it lists the Corrective Exercise Specialization as its most popular specialization, delivered in a self-study format. The NASM CES case studies are 5 cases and about 2,529 words.
1The Asymmetrical Overhead Squat: Choosing a Primary Driver
Priya, 34, runs about 25 km a week and reports a right knee that 'catches' on downhills. No pain at rest, no swelling, no injury history.
483 words, about 2 min2Tingling Fingers in a Posture Client: Where the Scope Line Sits
Marcus, 47, has worked desk jobs for 12 years, sits roughly nine hours a day, and hires you for 'posture correction.' Standing posture shows forward head, rounded shoulders, and an anterior pelvic tilt. Overhead squat: arms fall forward at about 120 degrees of shoulder flexion and the low back arches at the bottom.
522 words, about 3 min3Eight Months of Stretching That Changed Nothing
Dana, 29, rides four times a week (about 150 km) and has complained of 'tight hamstrings' for eight months. She has stretched them daily for ten minutes - three 60-second holds per side - with no change.
522 words, about 3 min4Fitting Corrective Work Into a Full 60-Minute Session
Tom, 41, a former college soccer player, lifts three days a week - squat, deadlift, bench, row - 60 minutes a session. Two young kids, a 50-hour work week, and no room for a fourth day.
492 words, about 2 min5Six Weeks In and the Alignment Hasn't Budged
Lena, 55, is six weeks into a 12-week program, twice a week. Baseline overhead squat: both knees move inward, feet turn out, and she cannot bring her thighs to parallel.
510 words, about 3 min