What are the next steps for our new profession - Medical Exercise Training? Medical Exercise Training is growing rapidly, receiving greater recognition and moving closer to insurance reimbursement. With this growth and acceptance, we must step back and think carefully about our "Next Steps" to avoid the pitfalls made by some medical professionals. In this session, Dr. Mike discussed some of these next steps and concerns for the future of MET.

The AMES Residency gives you access to our Professional Resources. These resources are specifically designed for medical exercise professionals. They will help you better manage your client, build your practice and connect with medical professionals. 

Register for our upcoming AMES Residency 2023. Its starts on April 20th. Once you register, you will receive immediate access to these resources through our MedXPRO Network. Even after completion of the residency, you can maintain access to Professional Resources through our MedXPRO Network. Included in the resources are:

• Client Management Session Video Library
• MAPPS - Medical Exercise Assessment Protocol and Progression System
• MET Skills Checklists and Assessments
• MES Masters Training Sessions
• AMES Client Strategy Sessions
• MedXPRO Network
• MET Practice Management Training
• AMES Case Studies

These are some of the resources you may use as part of the AMES Residency. Register now, the residency begins April 20th....

The Advanced Medical Exercise Specialist (AMES) Residency 2023 starts April 20th. This is a one-year deep dive into all aspects of medical exercise training (MET). The AMES uses 3 learning components to provide you with the mastery and expertise to establish credibility with medical professionals and your clients.

The learning components include 1) AMES Client Management Sessions; 2) Professional Resources and 3) our 4-day onsite workshops. We will review each of these components in later blog posts. To learn more and register for the AMES Residency 2023 go to www.AdvancedMedicalExerciseSpecialist.com. Early bird registration rates are available thru April 1st. 

In this Medical Exercise Specialist Vlogcast episode, Darwin and Dr. Mike discuss the MES mindset necessary to effectively manage medical conditions using exercise. The shift from personal training and fitness to medical exercise requires and shift in perspective and mindset. Go to www.MedicalExerciseSpecialistPodcast.com to subscribe and receive future podcasts.

Medical Exercise Specialists now must communicate with physicians, therapists, and insurance carriers. There are 8 MET communication guidelines every MedXPRO must follow. These MET communication guidelines include:

1. Communicate accurately and timely
2. Summarize the client in the first paragraph
3. Give the reader a clear and concise view
4. Communication is a courtesy
5. Use appropriate terminology
6. Allows you to highlight your skills
7. Communication is a prime marketing tactic
8. Written communication is the standard

With insurance reimbursement looming for MET services, effective communication is a must. The MET Documentation & Communication workshop will review and explain MET communication guidelines and systems. MET DOC-COM begins Saturday, February 4^th at 10am ET. Register now at www.METDOCCOM.com.

Medical Exercise Specialists now must document the exercises/activities which occur during a MET training session. MET documentation may be shared with physicians, therapists, and insurance carriers. There are 8 MET documentation guidelines every MedXPRO must follow. These MET documentation guidelines include:

1. Accurately document session details
2. Note exercises/activities & reactions
3. Note sets, reps, intensity & duration
4. Note any pre-exercise complaints
5. Note ROM, strength, functional changes
6. Use goniometric and strength measures
7. Use FOMs to show progress
8. Note recommendations for next session

There is no avoiding it, insurance reimbursement is coming, and with it necessary MET documentation. The MET Documentation & Communication workshop will review and explain MET documentation guidelines and systems in the course. MET DOC-COM begins Saturday, February 4^th at 10 am ET. Register now at www.METDOCCOM.com.

Medical Exercise Specialists must now document and communicate their services to physicians, therapists, and insurance carriers. In this segment, Dr. Mike reviews the 8 essential forms every MedXPRO needs to manage their practice. These forms are included in the registration for the MET Documentation & Communication workshop. Each form is personalized with your contact information in the header.

The MET Documentation & Communication workshop begins Saturday, February 4th at 11am ET. Register now at www.METDOCCOM.com.

CONGRATULATIONS to Adrian FournierJason Generose, MES-A on completion of the Advanced Medical Exercise Specialist (AMES) Residency. The AMES residency is a year-long intensive deep dive into managing medical conditions using exercise. This AMES class started in March 2022 and concluded in January 2023. Jason completed the 26 AMES Client Management Sessions, the 4-day AMES hands-on workshop as well as a presentation of a detailed MET client case study to his AMES peers. Thank you Jason for your persistence and your dedication to "Medical Exercise Training".

Hey Jason.....GO EAGLES!!

CONGRATULATIONS to Adrian Fournier, MES-A on completion of the Advanced Medical Exercise Specialist (AMES) Residency. The AMES residency is a year-long intensive deep dive into managing medical conditions using exercise. This AMES class started in March 2022 and concluded in January 2023. Adrian completed the 26 AMES Client Management Sessions, the 4-day AMES hands-on workshop as well as a presentation of a detailed MET client case study to his AMES peers. Thank you Adrian  for your persistence and your dedication to "Medical Exercise Training".