Professional Highlights


Occupation:

  • President/Co-Owner of SportsPros Physical Therapy/Personal Training Center
  • Sports Medicine Column Author for MuscleMag International Magazine
  • Contributing Fitness Author for Muscle & Fitness/Muscle & Fitness Hers Magazine
  • Strength & Conditioning Lab Instructor, Department of Physical Therapy, Western University of Health Professions

Education:

  • BS in Athletic Training/Biology Minor (1997) from U. of La Verne
  • MBA with concentrations in Marketing and Healthcare Management (1999) from U. of La Verne
  • PhD candidate in Athletic Training (expected graduation 08/2011) from Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions

Certifications/Licensures:

  • Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) by the National Athletic Trainer's Association (NATA)
  • Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) by the National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA)
  • Certified NATABOC Examiner for Certified Athletic Trainers
  • California State Physical Therapy Board, License Number AT 9150
  • Certified Professional Rescuer for First Aid, CPR, and AED by the American Heart Association

Publications:

Escalante, G., "Arm Pain," MuscleMag International Magazine, August 2010

Escalante, G., "Love Your Body," Muscle & Fitness Hers Magazine, July/August 2010

Escalante, G., "Triceps Pain," MuscleMag International Magazine, July 2010

Escalante, G., "Burn Fat, Save Muscle," Muscle & Fitness Magazine, June 2010

Escalante, G., "Why Weight?" Muscle & Fitness Magazine, May 2010

Escalante, G., "Primetime Bodybuilder," MuscleMag International Magazine, June 2010

Escalante, G., "Abdominal Strains," MuscleMag International Magazine, May 2010

Escalante, G., "Differentiating Knee Pain," MuscleMag International Magazine, April 2010

Escalante, G., "Dangers of Behind the Neck Lat Pull Downs," MuscleMag International Magazine, March 2010

Escalante, G., "Pec Strains/Tears," MuscleMag International Magazine, February 2010

Escalante, G., "The Right Spinal Curves," MuscleMag International Magazine, January 2010

Escalante, G., "Warming Up," MuscleMag International Magazine, December 2009

Escalante, G., "Training Around Pain," MuscleMag International Magazine, November 2009

Escalante, G., "Shoulder Impingement and Protection," MuscleMag International Magazine, September 2009

Escalante, G., "Disc Health," MuscleMag International Magazine, August 2009

Escalante, G., "Body Temperature and Sweating," MuscleMag International Magazine, July 2009

Escalante, G., "Do You Need a Lifting Belt?" MuscleMag International Magazine, June 2009

Escalante, G., "Leg Exercise Selection and Knee Joint Health," MuscleMag International Magazine, May 2009

Escalante, G., "Stretching: The Truth," MuscleMag International Magazine, April 2009

Escalante, G., "Overtraining," MuscleMag International Magazine, March 2009

Escalante, G., "IT Band Friction Syndrome," MuscleMag International Magazine, February 2009

Escalante, G., "Topical Pain Relievers," MuscleMag International Magazine, January 2009

Escalante, G., "Heat Vs Ice," MuscleMag International Magazine, December 2008

Escalante, G., "Bench Press & Shoulder Pain," MuscleMag International Magazine, November 2008

Escalante, G., "Who Said NSAID?" MuscleMag International Magazine, October 2008

Escalante, G., "Elbow Pain & Inflammation," MuscleMag International Magazine, September 2008

Escalante, G., "Back Pain Blues," MuscleMag International Magazine, August 2008

Escalante, G., "Flip Your Grip," Muscle & Fitness Magazine, September 2003

Escalante, G., "Pain, No Gain. How to Keep Tendonitis at Bay," Muscle & Fitness Magazine, June 2003

Escalante, G., "The Neutral Grip Handle." Muscle & Fitness Magazine, April 2003

Escalante, G., "The Rope Cable Attachment." Muscle & Fitness Magazine, March 2003

Escalante, G., "Clearing the Air." Advance Magazine for Rehabilitation Directors, August 2000

Presentations/Magazine Appearances:

Escalante, G. "Anabolic Steroids and Anabolic Agents: Facts and Fiction." Speaker at Far West Athletic Trainer's Association Conference, 2006

"Success Story: Guillermo Escalante." Ironman Magazine. August 2005

"Obesity in America. How can we stop the epidemic?" Expert guest for producer, Dr. Glenn Miya, on Television Show "It's your call," KVCR- San Bernardino. May 2005

"Obesity in America. How can we stop the epidemic?" Expert guest for producer, Dr. Glenn Miya, on National Public Radio show "It's your call,"- San Bernardino. May 2005

"Student Body Honor Roll:" Finalist for Muscle & Fitness search for collegiate best bodies. March, 2005

"Performance Enhancement Drugs in the Olympics." Expert guest for host, Dr. Glenn Miya on National Public Radio- San Bernardino. July 2004