What is Medical Exercise and Post-Rehab Training?

Medical exercise and post-rehab training is the development and implementation of fitness programs for clients with special population and post-rehab conditions. These programs work towards increasing fitness, function and the overall health of the client. This type of programming does not provide any aspect of medical treatment of a client's condition. Some examples of what is encompassed in a post-rehab program are as follows: FITNESS ASSESSMENTS STRENGTH TRAINING FLEXIBILITY TRAINING CARDIOVASCULAR TRAINING FUNCTIONAL CONDITIONING HYPERTENSION / DIABETES FITNESS TRAINING PROGRAMMING FOR OLDER ADULTS / ARTHRITIS / OTHER MEDICAL CONDITIONS SPINAL STABILIZATION / TRAINING POST-REHAB FOR MUSCULOSKELETAL INJURIES

What can I expect when I begin this type of program?

Clients with medical or post-rehab conditions must be referred from a medical professional such as a medical doctor, physiotherapist, or chiropractor. Prior to beginning the program you will be screened to ensure that it is safe to begin exercising. The next step will be a full fitness assessment to mark the starting point and formulate the program. Workout schedules may vary from three times per week to a single session that simply sets up the program (this is determined by your specific situation). Periodic re-assessments will be performed which will dictate exercise progression. Constant communication will be maintained with the referral source regarding progress and ensuring that any issues outside of the scope of this program are addressed.

How is a Medical Exercise Specialist different from a Personal Trainer?

Medical Exercise Specialists undergo additional training beyond the normal Personal Training certification criteria. Study includes: cardiovascular, metabolic, neurologic and musculoskeletal conditions, post-rehabilitation protocols for each condition, advanced anatomy and exercise technique, injury process and prevention and how medical conditions respond to exercise.

Who Pays For Post-Rehab Training?

Post-rehab training is not covered by OHIP or private insurance carriers under normal circumstances. However, in cases of long term/chronic conditions, major trauma or surgery and clients with limited function, an insurance carrier may be able to provide partial or complete coverage with a medical referral.