10 Reasons to Utilize a Certified Medical Exercise Specialist
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The increase in chronic diseases has heightened the need for supervised exercise programming for clients after their discharge from rehabilitation services. The Medical Exercise Specialist (MES) is uniquely trained to provide post rehab and medical exercise services to a wide range of clients with medical needs. There are a number of reasons to utilize the MES when planning the discharge of clients in need of exercise progeramming.

1. The MES has completed advanced competencies in anatomy and pathology, which establishes a solid foundation beyond the level of the traditional "Personal Trainer".

2. The MES is trained to develop conditioning programs for a wide range of clients with musculoskeletal, cardiovascular and neurological disorders.

3. The MES understands his / her role and scope of practice in the rehabilitation spectrum and works in conjunction with the client's referring medical professionals to develop a safe and effective conditioning program.

4. The MES' role is not to provide any form of diagnosis or treatment but to design safe and effective conditioning programs for with chronic conditions after their discharge from rehabilitation services.

5. The MES will effectively communicate with medical professionals and insurance carriers to ensure the highest level of safety.

6. The MES is trained to identify "Red Flags" which indicate the client is inappropriate for exercise and / or requires a referral from a medical professional.

7. The MES understands how to screen the client to identify any potential problem areas that may be exacerbated by exercise.

8. Utilizing an MES after discharge will improve the client's functional capacity and minimize the possibility of re-injury.

9. The aging of North America and the large influx of clients with chronic disorders necessitate the need for the development of safe and effective exercise programs as well as the implementation of the programs by the MES.

10. The MES not only develops the client's conditioning program but is also able to establish a wellness program that will enhance the client's overall level of health and well being.

As you can see the Medical Exercise Specialist (MES) is ideally prepared to establish safe and effective exercise programs for clients after their discharge from physical therapy and or chiropractic care.

For more information on how my Medical Exercise and Therapeutic Fitness services can be of benefit to you or a loved one or friend, contact me through the information listed below.

J.R.Smith
Phone: 606-271-0981
Email: bodyfit1@gmail.com