Holistic Corrective Exercise For Fitness Professionals

It seems I have gotten a bit too personal in one of my videos and have become offensive to medical professionals according to this message I got from a physical therapist:

“Unrealistic about the role of an athletic trainer and borderline offensive to other medical professionals at times. Information is usually objective but Kevin gets very personal on a very public posting which I think is unprofessional at times. It has it’s place when it shows passion about the field or clients, but not about personal beliefs of other medical professions.”

Now, I can completely understand when someone has a difference of opinion but when someone calls me out saying that I am basing my knowledge and teachings on ‘personal beliefs’ it’s just ridiculous.

I would think he would have actually mentioned specifically what information that is ‘borderline offensive to medical professionals’ particularly when I have medical professionals on my e-mail list who have complimented my work.

It has NEVER been my intention to offend or in any way be disrespectful to medical professionals.

And, before inviting me to contact him to ‘explain further and discuss this’ with me it would have been nice to know what in the WORLD he was talking about.

I’m still not sure what is ‘unrealistic about the role of an athletic trainer’ as if this guy really followed my blog and videos he would know I’m not–nor do I ever refer to myself as an–athletic trainer.

But, I do base my information on principles of human anatomy, physiology, biomechanics and kinesiology.

I’m not saying I’m perfect or that my methods are the ONLY ones that work. I’m simply offering information I have come to learn along my journey toward empowering others to achieve their lifelong fitness goals.

And, to say that what I do is not about passion–seriously now–don’t even get me started on that as I have nothing but passion for both the fitness industry and personal trainers.

My intention has never been to offend anyone but to do my best to help my fellow fitness professionals earn the level of success, respect and recognition they deserve and not to be looked down upon or made to be less than those in the medical industry.

I believe that a bridge must exist that unites the medical and fitness industry rather than a one vs the other mentality as I feel this person has displayed.

I apologize for going on such a rant here but I was wondering if anyone else finds the information I put out to be offensive and unprofessional. I usually wouldn’t give a comment like this the time of day but this so-called ‘medical professional’ has said some things I consider to be completely out of line and completely disrespectful to not only me but to my fellow fitness professionals.

I admit I have my own methods which are based on over 11 years of study and hands-on hard work and not all of my methods are in agreement with most physical rehabilitation models but I stand behind them 100%.

I believe with every fiber of my being in what I do.

But, maybe I am offensive and unprofessional what do you think? Read the rest of this entry »

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