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Expertise
I am available to answer questions on exercise and program design, nutrition, sports performance training, youth strength training program design, weightloss, soft tissue therapy, sports massage, mobility/flexibility, pain and injury.
Experience in the area
I have over 6 years in the industry of personal training, rehabilitation and sports performance. I also am a sports massage/soft tissue therapist.
Organizations
National Strength and Conditioning Association American Massage Therapy Association American College of Sports Medicine
Publications
Local publications in the Phoenix area as well as several websites on health and fitness. Speaker/lecturer at events (NSCA - AZ State Clinic, USA Volleyball - AZ Region) on the topic of developing strength and conditioning programs for youth athletes
Education/Credentials
MS Exercise Science NSCA-Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist NASM- Perfomance Enhancement Specialist NASM- Certified Personal Trainer Certified Active Release Techniques - Upper Extremity
Past/Present Clients
Everything from professional athletes to soccer moms.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | T | P | Comments |
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| Mohamed | 09/16/09 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | |
| Jim | 08/28/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | this was wonderful. I had what I ..... |
| Chris | 08/26/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you sir. I really appreciate your ..... |
| Michelle | 08/11/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | thank you, very knowledgeable and explained his ..... |
| Kelly | 06/24/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Recent Answers from Patrick Ward
2009-10-01 How to keep my speed while basketball conditioning make me do miles of distance running:
Bobby, Honestly, tell your coach to get a clue. Obviously he doesn't understand sports preparation if you guys are focusing on endurance training for an explosive sport like basketball. He can contact
2009-09-15 losing weight- Impact on muscles:
Hey Joe, Sounds excellent! I am not a huge fan of bodypart training like you have listed, but it is better than doing nothing, and initially when you are starting out, just doing something can be beneficial
2009-09-14 body fats increase and decrease:
Mohamed, I am not sure what the scale is that you are using to measure body fat. I wouldn't worry about those scales as they are terribly un-reliable and don't give a consistent reading. A lot can
2009-09-09 bicept injury:
Josue, The best advice I can give you is that you need to go to the doctor - especially if it is not getting better and if you "think" it is something more serious. Questions about injuries like this
2009-09-08 For height increasing & effect of weight lifting exercise on it .:
Resistance training, when done correctly, with appropriate exercise technique, volume and load, will not stunt your growth. That is a myth that doesn't seem to want to die. Patrick Ward MS, CSCS
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