Fitness Solutions
If exercise is medicine, what is your prescription?
Fitness/ Wellness Is...
Not just about running, lifting weights or yoga. It includes nutrition, stretching, strengthening, flexibility, cardiovascular, balance and general well being, no matter what your age or physical limitations.
- Have you just completed rehab and want to begin/ progress your fitness program but don't want to get re-injured?
- Have you had an injury in the past or have current limitations that are interfering with your ability to begin an exercise/ fitness program?
- Do you want a fitness assessment that is comprehensive and done by a physical therapist?
- Do you lack the motivation to keep with your exercise program and need individualized instruction to keep you going?
At Oregon Spine and Physical Therapy we emphasize a continuum of care that is necessary to maximize your outcome and meet your goals and safety. Our fitness/ wellness program is not just for our patients who have completed rehab programs. It is open to members of our community.
Fitwell Programs
- Small group classes (generally 4-5 participants)
- Personal training - individual sessions
- Transitional gym membership
- Comprehensive Fitness Assessment
Group Class
- 4 X 4: 4 participants/ 4 weeks
- New topics and exercises each week
- Learn how to begin, self monitor and progress your program
- Taught by physical therapists and degreed fitness professionals
- Especially focused on tools and tips that you will need to transition to independent fitness programs.
- Designed to be a transitional program from rehab to fitness
- 20 visits in 20 business days
- Self guided once program is designed by physical therapist prior to discharge from rehab
Fitness Assessment
A physical therapist based Fitness Physical performed by only by physical therapists on our staff. This evaluation is a comprehensive evidence based assessment to establish baseline measures.
Fitness Assessment Purpose
To develop individualized fitness plan (exercise prescription) that specifically addresses the findings from the assessment.
Tests Performed
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Measurements Taken
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Fitness Assessment Results
The results are used to develop multifaceted fitness strategies including: home exercises, private fitness training, gym program and/ or group fitness classes to best fit the individual's lifestyle, level of confidence, commitment, goals and experience with exercise.
Exercise Prescription
Includes, but is not limited to cardiovascular, strengthening, flexibility, balance, posture, dosage and frequency.
FitWell Assessment Package
(3 sessions)
Once you have completed all 3 sessions you will received your specialized report and recommendations in a printed format. Session 1: Fitness Physical
- Performed by a physical therapist
- Session takes 75-90 min Session 2: Results/ Recommendations
- Meet with physical therapist to review and discuss your recommendations, including exercise prescription
- Session takes 45-60 min
- Individual session with degreed fitness professional
- Instruction in how to perform all aspects of fitness program safely and successfully
- Session takes 45-60 min
- One-on-one sessions with degreed fitness professional
I am ready to start - What should I expect before I start?
Safety First: To ensure that you are exercising with maximal safety, Oregon Spine and Physical Therapy uses 2 health screening questionnaires, heart rate and blood pressure to identify potential risk factors that may impact participation in our fitness programs.
These questionnaires are reviewed by the physicla therapist, and if additional follow up is needed as a result of initial findings, you will be contacted by one of our staff before you start.
Please contact our office for pricing on these programs.
