Bio
Keith is currently a Certified Triathlon Coach, Personal Trainer, Strength & Conditioning Specialist, Rehabilitation/Corrective Exercise Specialist, Performance Enhancement Specialist and Active Release Provider. Formally competed as a Bodybuilder and Strength Athlete; He has a devotion and passion in Athletic Conditioning for Triathlon, Marathon, track, and field sports athletes(soccer, football, and lacrosse). He also conditions tennis amateurs and pros. At present, trains athletes online and locally such as privately and for Somers Cross-fit. He is pursuing advanced degrees in physical therapy and rehabilitation science. Keith is often consulted by athletes, professionals and clients about Injury Prevention, Aqua therapy and Strength programs. Currently resides in Somers, New York.
Specialties:
- Fitness
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Affiliation:
- Sharecare
Location:
- Yorktown, NY
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Credentials
- Education
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MS Rehabilitation Science, California University of Pennsylvania, California, Pennsylvania, December 2010BBA Sports Management, Pace University, Pleasantville, NY, May 2001
- Internship
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Select Physical Therapy; South Windsor, CT: Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Outpatient Affiliation.
- Board Certifications
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Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES), NASMPerformance Enhancement Specialist (PES), NASMCertified Personal Trainer (CPT), NASMCertified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), NSCAActive Release in Spine, ARTCertified Triathlon Coach, ITCAGolf Fitness Specialist, NASMTactical Strength & Conditioning Facilitator(TSAC-F), NSCA
- Additional Certifications of Specialty Qualifications
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Certified Kinesio Tape Practioner
- Professional Membership or Societies
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National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), 2007-PresentAmerican Physical Therapy Association (APTA), 2009-Present
Activity
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How can I treat a sprain?
Remember the acyronom PRICES: (P): PROTECTION: protect the sprain from furthur injury. this means spliting it and avoiding any movement which can cause more injury. (R): RE...
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Are there exercises I should do prior to foot or ankle surgery?
Since the ankle is part of the lower extremity's kinetic chain, working on the hip flexors, extensors, hamstrings and calf muscles is advisable to maintain conditioning of the lower extremity. ...
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Can I still do sports if I have arthritis?
Arthritis occurs when the congruent surfaces of a joint lose their cartilage material which helps with shock absorbent. After the cartilage wears down, the joint becomes bone on bone and is us...
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How does arthritis affect the knee joint?
Knee arthritis occurs when the joint space between the distal end of the femur and the tibia plateu come together and rub against each other. When the meniscus of the knee (the fibrocartligous mate...
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What are the symptoms of shoulder impingement syndrome?
Shoulder Impingement symptoms can range from mild discomfort upon shoulder movement to a loss of range of motion & strength due to pain (overhead movement, reaching behind your head, reaching b...
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How can exercise help lower back pain?
Lower back exercises can stregthen your erector muscles that are used to provide stability to the lumbar spine and pelvis. Strong lower back muscles will decrease the shearing forces that are place...
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How do I perform a 1-hand medicine ball push-up?
To perform a 1 hand medicine ball push up, place a hand on the ball and place the other hand on the ground for stability(for beginners). Start with both arms extended. Slowly lower your body down...
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How is shoulder impingement syndrome treated?
A conservative method to reducing symptoms of shoulder impingement syndrome can be altering your resting posture in the shoulder. Shoulder impingement can be caused by the position of the humerus...
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What causes spinal nerve root compression?
A cause of spinal root compression can be caused from poor posture and ergonomic postions. For example thoracic outlet syndrome(a form of cervical/ upper extremity spinal root compression) can be c...
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How do I prepare for arthroscopic knee surgery?
One fact that will make your post-surgical rehabilation run smooth and move quickly is Pre-Conditioning. Depending on how much time you have before your surgery, working on muscles above and below ...
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What are the concerns with having high foot arches?
Having high arches can cause impairments of proper foot mechanics in walking such as reduction of force production during push off. This will cause a decrease of absorbtion of compression and momen...
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What are some ways to incorporate balance training into my workout?
Balance training can be incoporated by standing on unstable surfaces such as a Bosu, Dyno Disks or just standing on 1 leg. Start by practice standing on an unstable surface such as a t...
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What is a fun, long swim workout to build my endurance?
To build up endurance in the water use tubing and a kick board:Kickboard: using a kickboard is the old fashion way to build up endurance and to build speed in the water. Use a pool approximat...
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What is a good workout to increase my speed and fitness on the bike?
Speed on a bike is accomplished by an increase of revolutions per minute. In other words, the time it takes to complete one full pedal cycle will determine speed. Another is the amount of power you...
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What stretches should I do for triathlon training?
There are a couple of forms of stretching you can do before and after your triathlon. Before your triathlon, you want to do dynamic stretching. Dynamic stretching is done with motion. This is appro...
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