Medical Exercise Specialist..... Do You Need to Overcome Impostor Syndrome?
Impostor syndrome among Medical Exercise Specialists (MES) is not uncommon. In this post, Dr Mike discusses how Impostor syndrome happens when MES professionals doubt their skills, even after extensive training. During client assessments, this uncertainty can cause MESs to rely too heavily on basic personal training techniques, ignoring important aspects of medical exercise assessments such as anatomy or pathology. Avoiding these crucial points prevents specialists from effectively using their advanced training.
Another common sign of impostor syndrome is avoiding communication with doctors, therapists, and chiropractors who refer clients. Professionals might fear being asked questions they can't answer, but these medical providers mainly want updates about the exercise plan and progress—not medical diagnoses or treatments. Clear communication with medical providers is important for building professional credibility.
Having certifications alone doesn't build confidence. Confidence grows through successfully helping clients achieve positive outcomes using medical exercise guidelines and critical thinking skills. Achieving consistent positive results is key to becoming respected and trusted by medical professionals.
Medical credibility is evident when doctors or therapists refer clients for medical exercise training and trust MedExPROs to manage the client's exercise program independently.
Major Points:
- Impostor Thoughts: Feeling unsure and defaulting to basic training due to anxiety.
- Impostor Behavior: Avoiding conversations with referring medical professionals.
- Certifications Alone Aren't Enough: Real confidence comes from applying knowledge and achieving positive results.
- Outcomes Matter: Consistent positive outcomes build professional confidence and credibility.
- Medical Credibility: Established when medical professionals confidently refer clients to MET.
- Growth Potential: Medical Exercise Training is expected to significantly grow in the coming years.
Remember, you can learn more about building your confidence and skills by attending the free "Cracking the Code" webinar every Friday at Noon ET. Register at www.crackingthecode.net.
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