Advanced Medical Exercise Specialist Residency
Introduction
The 2020’s and 2030’s will see an explosion of opportunities and the recognition of medical exercise training is an important component of health and wellness. As a medical exercise and post rehab professional are you ready to take your practice to the next level but also train challenging clients with complicated medical conditions? The Advanced Medical Exercise Specialist (AMES) Residency is a yearlong immersion into every element of Medical Exercise Training (MET), developing your skills to the highest ability to meet the challenges of the next two decades.
You are passionate about exercise and believe in its value to enhance the health of your community? You are committed to keeping up to date with cutting edge research in the field of medical fitness? If any of these things describe you, the Advanced Medical Exercise Specialist Residency is a perfect fit for you and your future.
The AMES is for qualified graduates of METI’s Medical Exercise Program Director, Medical Exercise Specialist and/or Post Rehab Conditioning Specialist programs, this one-year deep dive into medical exercise training will help you take your expertise to a next level.
The intricately designed AMES program seeks to touch on all advanced subjects related to medical exercise. The lesson plan throughout the year strives for students to take away a mastery of MET knowledge and real-world application.
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AMES Program Components
All content is for the experienced MedXPRO looking for greater understanding. The AMES uses:
- 26 detailed AMES client management sessions recordings
- 60 – 90-minute recorded client sessions with step – by – step assessment and exercise guidelines
- 4-day intensive workshop that gives your practical hands-on application
- Exposure to various Neurological, Cardiovascular, Orthopedic and Metabolic conditions
- And an extensive AMES Professional Resource center
AMES Recognition
- MET Teaching
- Facility Management
- Private Studio Owners
- Rehabilitation Centers
- Corporate Fitness
- Sportsmedicine Facilities
- And more!!
To receive the AMES designation, participants must complete the AMES program and satisfactory fulfill all residency work requirements including:
- Client management sessions and assignments
- Case studies and review presentations
- 4-day AMES workshop
- Final AMES project and presentation
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AMES Content
Assessment: Assessment teaches our residents how to appropriately apply assessment techniques to clients and use the date to determine the client’s functional needs and exercise program
Client Management: Client management focuses on honing our residents’ skills in effective communication, goal setting and program development/implementation.
Program Design and Progression: Program design and progression speak to a resident’s ability to develop training programs that assist clients reach their highest fitness and functional abilities while safely and effectively progressing the exercise.
Practice Management Systems: Practice management systems empower a resident with the skills to effectively and profitably manage and grow their practice.
Critical Thinking: Critical thinking in the context of medical exercise training coaches our residents on how to address complicated client situations logically, generating strategic exercise solutions which help their clients overcome functional limitations.
The Nuts & Bolts of AMES
Learn Exact Sequences and Step-by-Step MET Application: The high degree of interactivity and working knowledge of AMES instructors allows residents to learn detailed application(s). Each client management session will highlight the precise sequencing of exercise processes in a step-by-step format – ensuring students are well-informed.
MET Professional Resources: MedXPROs need more resources to assist them with the delivery of effective MET services. These resources are designed specifically for MedXPROS and include video tutorials, AMES office hour sessions, the advanced MAPPS protocols and the recordings of all AMES Client Management sessions.
4-Day Workshop: This one-of-a-kind workshop is designed to help you understand medical history, vital signs, manual muscle testing, goniometry and more. Right from exploring neurology, joint arthrokinematics, gait analysis assessment and other important topics, we ensure you master the concepts and gain proper understanding to supercharge your knowledge.
60 – 90 Minute Client Management Demonstrations – The client management demos are between 60 and 90 minutes – all crafted and designed to provide the residents with the practical information and application. Each demonstration contains objectives presented by advanced instructors, strengthening the application of skills and knowledge to your clients. The sessions are intensive and go into detailed elaboration, discussion, and review of case studies.
Neurological, Cardiovascular, Orthopedic and Metabolic Conditions: The sessions will provide information for the significant ailments’ clients will seek exercise remedies. Neurological, cardiovascular, orthopedic, and metabolic conditions are all covered in the AMES. Students will revel in advanced knowledge assisting with managing these conditions effectively using exercise.
See Every Aspect of MET Techniques, Skills and Management Applied: The informative client management sessions are in-depth and detailed on every aspect of real-world application. Instructors will describe and demonstrate MET techniques and skills development. Furthermore, they will explain the most effective client management processes and tailor medical exercise techniques to the clients.
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AMES Client Management Session Schedule
April 20th – 6 Point Client Management System
May 4th – Medical History and Red Flag Assessment
May 18th – Histology for Medical Exercise Training
June 1st – Functional Outcome Measures
June 15th – MET Communication & Documentation System
June 29th – MET Goniometric Assessment System
July 13th – MET Manual Muscle Testing System
July 29th – MET Gait Analysis System
August 10th – MET Posture & Imbalance Assessment System
August 24th – MET Gait & Balance Training System
September 7th – MET Neurological Assessment System
September 21st – MET Functional Assessment Scales
October 19th – MET Shoulder Regional/Functional Assessment System
November 2nd – MET Elbow Regional/Functional Assessment System
November 16th – MET Hip Regional/Functional Assessment System
December 7th – MET Knee Regional/Functional Assessment System
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January 4th – MET Ankle Regional/Functional Assessment System
January 18th – MET Cervical Regional/Functional Assessment System
February 1st – MET Lumbar Regional/Functional Assessment System
February 15th – Spinal Stability Assessment System & Scoliosis Training
February 29th – MET Marketing and Medical Relationship Systems
March 7th – AMES Case Studies and Review
March 21st – AMES Resident Presentations
April 4th – AMES Resident Presentations
April 18th – AMES Graduation
AMES…..An Experience Unlike Any Other
The AMES program isn’t just a steppingstone – it’s a life-changing experience. The interactions, lessons and exposure residents will gain through the program is unmatched. With their newfound knowledge and expertise at the conclusion of the residency, participants will be well equipped to handle the most pressing client and practice challenges currently facing medical exercise professionals.
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METI Mission Statement
To "Bridge the Gap Between Healthcare and Fitness" by providing forums to educate fitness professionals to work cooperatively with medical professionals to develop safe and effective fitness and conditioning programs for clients with musculoskeletal, neurological, metabolic and cardiovascular conditions. The effectiveness of these fitness programs is based on functional outcome measures universally understood by medical professionals, fitness professionals and insurance carriers. The goal is to make medical exercise training the next logical step for clients and medical professionals after discharge from physical therapy, chiropractic care and medical care.