"Unlock New Opportunities: Transforming Young Lives with Medical Exercise Training"

Expanding Your Medical Exercise Practice: Serving Athletes and Children - MET 101 Tip 28

In tip 28 of the MET 101 eBook series, Dr. Mike Jones explores an exciting opportunity for medical exercise professionals: offering services to athletes and children. This tip addresses whether it's feasible and beneficial to extend Medical Exercise (ME) services to these groups.

Key Takeaways:

1. Serving Young Athletes:
• Young athletes, those recovering from injuries, represent a significant market for ME professionals. After they complete physical therapy and receive medical clearance, they often need specialized exercise programs to continue to enhance their performance.
• Working with young athletes not only helps them it also increases community exposure. Families of athletes often become future clients, broadening your base.
• Techniques for young athletes are similar to those used with adult clients, but programs should be adjusted to meet higher functional outcomes.
2. Addressing Childhood Obesity and Diabetes:
• MedExPros play a crucial role in managing childhood obesity and diabetes. Tailoring exercise programs to meet the needs of these children can significantly improve their health outcomes.
• Developing a specialty in childhood obesity or diabetes can set you apart in the field, fulfilling a critical need in many communities.
3. Important Considerations:
• Always ensure you have proper referrals and authorizations from doctors, therapists, or chiropractors before starting any program. This is especially crucial for injured young athletes to avoid exacerbating their conditions.
• Understand the specifics of any surgical procedures and post-therapy care to provide safe and effective exercise programs.
• Exercise generates force, which is necessary for healing but can also cause harm if not properly managed. Professional guidance and communication with healthcare providers are essential.

Conclusion: Dr. Mike underscores the vast potential for MedExPROs to expand their services to young athletes and children with obesity or diabetes. By obtaining the necessary referrals and tailoring programs to specific needs, professionals can enhance their practice and make a significant impact on these populations.

Get Your Free Copy: To explore more tips and insights, download your free copy of the MET 101 eBook at www.MET101ebook.com. This summary provides a valuable guide for MedExPros looking to broaden their scope and serve new, beneficial markets in their communities.