Running a successful medical exercise (ME) practice takes more than just certifications and knowledge. It requires a set of habits that ensure you deliver top-quality services while building strong relationships with clients and medical professionals. In MET101 Tip 34, Dr. Mike shares eight key habits that all successful ME professionals possess:

• Define Your Role: Make it clear to medical professionals and clients what your role is in the healthcare continuum.
• Document and Report: Consistently document your findings and report to healthcare providers to ensure a professional approach.
• Follow Up: Regularly check in with clients and healthcare providers to monitor progress and address any concerns.
• Assess and Reassess: Continuously assess clients to ensure they are progressing towards their goals.

• Progress Clients: Set new goals and avoid stagnation. Once clients plateau, consider shifting them to personal training.
• Motivate Clients: Help clients push through discomfort while...

Embracing Home-Based MET: MET 101 Tip 23

Tip 23 from the Medical Exercise Training (MET) 101 eBook series focuses on the growing demand for home-based medical exercise services. As the population ages, more seniors are seeking personalized exercise training to maintain and improve their mobility. This shift is driven by the increasing number of seniors exhausting their physical therapy benefits and needing continuous exercise support.

Key Takeaways:

1. Rising Demand: The need for home-based MET services is expanding, with many seniors and limited mobility clients benefiting from this approach.
2. Necessary Equipment: Providing effective home-based services requires minimal yet essential equipment such as a Swiss ball, exercise mat, rubber tubing, step, gait belt, and dumbbells.
3. Importance of Hypertension Monitoring: Professionals must check clients' blood pressure before each session to ensure safety, especially for those with hypertension.
4. Market Opportunities: ...

Are you ready to elevate your medical exercise training practice? Introducing the Advanced Medical Exercise Specialist (AMES) Manual, a comprehensive resource designed to equip you with the essential protocols, guidelines, and skills needed to deliver top-notch medical exercise services. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting, this manual is a game-changer for your practice.

What's Inside the AMES Manual?

• Extensive Content: With over 1,200 pages, the AMES Manual covers everything from protocols and assessment guidelines to sample documentation forms and medical exercise programs. It’s your go-to reference for managing medically-based clients effectively.
• Resource Library Access: Gain access to a library of step-by-step videos demonstrating procedures for assessing range of motion, strength, and functional capabilities. These resources ensure you perform assessments accurately and confidently.
• Function-Focused Training: The manual emphasizes improving clients'...