Medical Exercise Specialist On-Site Workshop
Workshop Details
In the MES On-Site Workshop you will learn:
- Clinical anatomy and pathology for medical conditions affecting the upper and lower extremity, and spine as well as cardiovascular and neurological conditions.
- How to develop a profitable and successful medical exercise/post rehab program and obtain referrals from medical professionals;
- How to perform a 12-point musculoskeletal screening of a post rehab client;
- How to communicate effectively with medical professionals and insurance carriers;
- Medical exercise/post rehab guidelines, protocols and exercise progressions for more than 50 medical conditions;
- Post rehab exercise techniques for the upper and lower extremity and spine;
- Advanced medical exercise assessment techniques for the shoulder, hip, knee, lumbar and cervical spines;
- Post rehab exercise red flags;
- Hierarchy of post rehab conditions;
- How to bill for medical exercise/post rehab services and obtain insurance authorization;
- Medical exercise/post rehab scope of practice;
- Spinal stabilization and PNF techniques for the cervical and lumbar spines;
- How to perform quick and easy regional functional assessments.
In addition to all of this, you will receive these when you register:
- Medical Exercise Specialist Training Series (immediate access to all 50 MES lessons online)
- Attendance at the 2-day Medical Exercise Specialist On-Site workshop
- PREPS Post Rehab Protocols manual (containing protocols, guidelines and flowcharts for more then 50 medical conditions)
- Bonus lessons on spinal stabilization, PNF techniques and assessment techniques
- Immediate access to the MES Study Group webinars and members’ area
MES Workshop Dates for 2022
- April 2nd & 3rd, 2022 – Houston, TX
- September 17th & 18th, 2022 – Houston, TX
Workshop Schedule
Day One: Extremity Protocols & Guidelines
| 8:00am – 12:00pm | Upper Quarter Protocols (shoulder, elbow, wrist, & hand) |
| 12:00pm – 1:00pm | Lunch |
| 1:00pm – 6:00pm | Lower Quarter Protocols (hip, knee, ankle, & foot) |
Day Two: Spinal Conditions & MET Assessment
| 8:00am – 12:00pm | Spinal Conditions & MET Guidelines |
| 12:00pm – 1:00pm | Lunch |
| 1:00pm – 6:00pm | Musculoskeletal Screening & MET Assessment Techniques |
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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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to some of our most frequently asked questions about the MES On-site workshop.
What is included in a MEST lesson?
The 50 MEST lessons range in length from 20 – 90 minutes. Each lesson has lesson guides, checklists and even the MEST lesson video is downloadable. This allows you to learn while you’re in the office, at home or even during your commute to work. The MEST format makes it easy for you to absorb, understand and apply medical exercise guidelines and techniques immediately to your clients and practice.
What are the MEST lessons like?
If you are thinking of possibly becoming a MES or PRCS – you’re in for a treat!! The MES and PRCS are considered the “gold standards” for medical exercise professionals. The MEST lessons provide detailed step-by-step approach to review clinical anatomy/pathology, medical exercise training guidelines, exercise techniques as well as marketing approaches. Each of the 50 lessons below is included in the Medical Exercise Specialist Track. 33 of the MEST lessons are included in the PRCS Track.
How much does the MEST cost?
We’ve made the MEST even more affordable. We realize building a successful practice is costly and time consuming. With our MEST Standard option each month you will receive 4 MEST lessons for only $99/month. Using the standard option’s monthly payment option you can complete the MES or PRCS workshops and not be financially stressed. That’s just $24.70 per lesson. If you like a faster pace, you may opt to download all 50 lessons for only $995. Individual MEST lessons are available at $129 each. These delivery options allow you to select the method of learning and payment that works best for you.
Who Should Take the MES Onsite Workshop?
Enroll in the Medical Exercise Specialist Onsite workshop if you are:
- A fitness professionals or personal trainer training clients medical conditions in a health club, fitness setting or clients’ homes;
- A rehab technician working in a physical therapy clinic, chiropractic office or hospital setting;
- A sports conditioning specialist working with injured athletes;
- A massage therapist working with lumbar and/or cervical clients;
- Or an exercise physiologist working with medically based clients without standardized medical exercise guidelines and protocols to follow.
Bottom line…take the MES Onsite if you want to take the guesswork out of medical exercise training!
How do I complete the MEST program?
Here’s how it works – the MEST program has 50 lessons. Each lesson has an accompanying video, lesson guide and a lesson quiz. Simple download the components of the lesson, review the lesson, and complete the lesson quiz. Each week you will receive a new MEST lesson.
How do I register for the MEST program?
The MEST is available now at www.MedicalExerciseSpecialistTraining.com. Register now for the certification of your choice: Medical Exercise Specialist or Post Rehab Conditioning Specialist. Select the best option below and click the link to register!! Become part of the fastest growing arena in the health and fitness industry…Medical Exercise Training. Remember…”Exercise is Key to Long-Term Management of Most Medical Conditions”. Register now and start building your MET practice while you help your clients function better with less pain and connect with medical professionals in your community. All this from the MEST program!!
