Measure Up
Our skilled physiotherapists will help identify if you are at risk using scientifically proven measurement tools. Specific waist and hip measurements, weight, height, family history and lifestyle will indicate what category of risk you are in.
Team Approach
A successful Fit to Move Lifestyle Assessment means putting together a complete team. Consult with your physiotherapist for our Fit to Move program.
• Your physiotherapist, through your Fit to Move Lifestyle Assessment, will identify any safety precautions such as blood pressure and heart rate during exercise, as well as any unique exercise needs that may be necessary for you
• Your assessment also includes an integral nutritional information session to assist you in evaluating your dietary habits
• Your physiotherapist will also communicate these assessment findings to important members of your healthcare team, including your family doctor
This service is eligible under those insurance plans that would normally cover physiotherapy.
Assessment
| Fit to Move - A Lifestyle Assessment This step initiates the program and begins with a 60-minute assessment with your physiotherapist. A follow-up visit further evaluates your safety measures during exercise. In addition, a nutritional information session is scheduled at your convenience*. Once you are cleared by the screening assessments, you will receive your personal heart rate monitor, pedometer and home tracking journal and are ready to start! The Fit to Move Lifestyle assessment for heart disease and diabetes is divided into stages. • 3 times a week for 4 weeks, 40 minute exercise sessions where heart rate, blood pressure and perceived exertion are individually monitored** • 3 times a week for 4 weeks, 60 minute exercise sessions where you are supervised to independently monitor your safety features • nutritional information session* with take-home information to review the your dietary habits and a follow-up telephone consult *where available the nutritional session will be provided by a registered dietician, however, individualized dietary assessmentand planning is available outside of the physiotherapy program **Individuals who are safe and chose to participate in the home based Lifelong Fitness stage may be discharged |
Checking In
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Confidence Checks
At the fourth week, your physiotherapist will review any concerns that may have arisen in your program and will assess your progress. A nutritional telephone conference will clarify any dietary considerations. Your home tracking journal will be reviewed and any further recommendations will be made in order for a successful move into an independent home program. |
Lifestyle
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Lifelong Fitness
Your success depends on your ongoing commitment to your lifestyle. At the completion of the program your specific exercise targets and safety precautions will be reviewed. You will be given a Lifelong Fitness exercise program to enable a successful transition into an independent program. A Fit to Move Completion Letter will be sent to your family doctor, in addition to other healthcare providers. After you have been working independently for 3 months you will receive another confidence check letter. Should any problems have arisen that have prevented you from continuing with your Lifelong Fitness program, we will welcome you back for a follow up. |