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Carpe Diem · 03-04-2007, 03:28 PM

After meeting JP at the Little Rock Fitness Expo yesterday I thought I'd take a look at his forum. What a wealth of info, great job JP! I have been a nurse for over 13 years, personal trainer for the last 4 years, and am working on my master's in fitness management. I still consider myself quite novice in the personal training relm and am open to all information.

I have a client that has spinal bifida occulta(SBO). She is 35 y.o., 66", 125 lbs. She has had three children and stated she has not had any major problems. The only time her back aches is when she is doing sit-ups, but it resolves when she rests for a minute of so. She has not participated in any fitness regime on a consistent basis.

I read up on the condition and found little information, except on specifically what it is and that up to 25% of the general population unknowingly have this condition. As far as specific exercises I could not find anything. Anything I did find was directed to spinal bifida, not SBO. My plan was to work on strengthing the lower back and abs via exercises not involved in lying in the supine position (i.e. crunches). I want to focus on functional exercises that will aid in her day to day life. Thoughts?

03-04-2007, 03:28 PM	#1 (permalink)
Carpe Diem Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Little Rock Posts: 4 My Profile	Spinal Bifida Occulta... After meeting JP at the Little Rock Fitness Expo yesterday I thought I'd take a look at his forum. What a wealth of info, great job JP! I have been a nurse for over 13 years, personal trainer for the last 4 years, and am working on my master's in fitness management. I still consider myself quite novice in the personal training relm and am open to all information. I have a client that has spinal bifida occulta(SBO). She is 35 y.o., 66", 125 lbs. She has had three children and stated she has not had any major problems. The only time her back aches is when she is doing sit-ups, but it resolves when she rests for a minute of so. She has not participated in any fitness regime on a consistent basis. I read up on the condition and found little information, except on specifically what it is and that up to 25% of the general population unknowingly have this condition. As far as specific exercises I could not find anything. Anything I did find was directed to spinal bifida, not SBO. My plan was to work on strengthing the lower back and abs via exercises not involved in lying in the supine position (i.e. crunches). I want to focus on functional exercises that will aid in her day to day life. Thoughts?