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title: Health & Fitness Blog - NASM | Dr. Scott Cheatham
description: "Dr. Scott Cheatham has a PhD and DPT in Physical Therapy and is a Professor of Kinesiology at CSU Dominguez Hills in Carson, California. He is owner of \n<a href=\"https://sportsmedalliance.org/\">Sports Medicine Alliance, Inc</a>. a sports physical therapy practice. He has also authored 120 publications on a wide range of subjects including: health, fitness, orthopedics, and sports medicine. Additionally, Dr. Scott Cheatham is a NASM CPT, CES, PES, and CNC. You can find him on LinkedIn by \n<a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/drscottwcheatham/\">following this link</a>"
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# Dr. Scott Cheatham

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Dr. Scott Cheatham has a PhD and DPT in Physical Therapy and is a Professor of Kinesiology at CSU Dominguez Hills in Carson, California. He is owner of [Sports Medicine Alliance, Inc](https://sportsmedalliance.org/). a sports physical therapy practice. He has also authored 120 publications on a wide range of subjects including: health, fitness, orthopedics, and sports medicine. Additionally, Dr. Scott Cheatham is a NASM CPT, CES, PES, and CNC. You can find him on LinkedIn by [following this link](https://www.linkedin.com/in/drscottwcheatham/)

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## [A Handy Guide for Personal Trainer Insurance](http://blog.nasm.org/personal-training-liability-insurance)

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[Dr. Scott Cheatham](http://blog.nasm.org/author/dr-scott-cheatham) |  May 25, 2022

 If you have a personal trainer certification (or any fitness credential), having professional liability insurance can protect against legal claims made by a client if something unfortunate happens. Whether you are independent or employed, having ...

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## [Working Out After COVID: Recommendations for Post-Coronavirus Exercise](http://blog.nasm.org/working-out-after-covid)

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[Dr. Scott Cheatham](http://blog.nasm.org/author/dr-scott-cheatham) |  June 28, 2021

 The fitness professional may play a vital role in helping post-COVID-19 clients return to physical activity. COVID-19 can have a significant impact on an individual’s health resulting in possible long-term complications.

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## [Breathing Exercises for COVID-19 - The Benefits of Deep Breathing](http://blog.nasm.org/breathing-exercises-for-covid-19)

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[Dr. Scott Cheatham](http://blog.nasm.org/author/dr-scott-cheatham) |  June 17, 2021

 The COVID-19 virus can have a significant impact on an individual’s health and ability to exercise. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) has noted 11 main COVID-19 symptoms: fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fatigue, ...

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## [Can (And Should) You Exercise With COVID-19?](http://blog.nasm.org/exercising-with-covid)

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[Dr. Scott Cheatham](http://blog.nasm.org/author/dr-scott-cheatham) |  June 11, 2021

 COVID-19 has spread worldwide, causing the fifth documented pandemic in history since the 1918 flu pandemic (Liu et al., 2020). The pandemic has had a significant impact on the world, resulting in humans having to isolate themselves to prevent community ...

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## [How to Train Clients after COVID-19: Tips for the Fitness Professional](http://blog.nasm.org/how-to-train-clients-after-covid-19)

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[Dr. Scott Cheatham](http://blog.nasm.org/author/dr-scott-cheatham) |  June 2, 2021

 Your client has just recovered from COVID-19 and is cleared by the medical professional to return to exercise. The client contacts you to schedule a training session.

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## [The Regional Interdependence Model And Corrective Exercise](http://blog.nasm.org/the-regional-interdependence-model)

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[Dr. Scott Cheatham](http://blog.nasm.org/author/dr-scott-cheatham) |  July 20, 2020

 In 2007, a group of physical therapy scholars published a scientific paper that formalized a musculoskeletal examination and treatment paradigm called the Regional Interdependence Model (RI) (Wainner et al., 2007). Let's explore further how the RI model ...

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## [11 Steps for Disinfecting your Fitness Facility](http://blog.nasm.org/how-to-clean-your-gym)

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[Dr. Scott Cheatham](http://blog.nasm.org/author/dr-scott-cheatham) |  April 10, 2020

 How clean is your facility? This question is one every personal trainer should ask themselves. With the onset of the COVID-19 virus and the presence of other harmful germs (bacteria, viruses, fungus), trainers need to review their disinfecting procedures ...

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