TOP 10 SKILLS KINESIOLOGISTS CAN CLINICALLY SUPPORT:

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1. A thorough knowledge of the indications and

contraindications to exercise;

 

2. A knowledge of effective risk factor stratification and

modification as it relates to prescribing exercise to healthy

or clinical populations;

 

3. A comprehensive knowledge regarding the design and

implementation of safe and effective exercise prescriptions

for patients with chronic disease, functional limitations, and

disabilities;

 

4. An understanding of the effects of various co-morbidities

on the response to exercise;

 

5. A clear understanding of the influence of commonly used

medications on the response to exercise;

 

6. In-depth knowledge of acute and chronic responses and

adaptations to exercise in healthy and clinical populations;

 

7. An ability to respond to emergency situations including

the provision of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and

automated external defibrillation (AED) as appropriate

and the ability to create and (or) respond to a written

emergency plan;

 

8. A critical understanding of diagnostic stress testing

protocols and procedures;

 

9. The ability to measure resting and exercise blood pressure

accurately by auscultation, and also accurately measuring

heart rate both at rest and through exercise;

 

10. Have a thorough understanding of legal and moral

obligations to the client, employer and the profession