The Medical Fitness Difference

LifeStyles is a medically supervised fitness center that focuses on the prevention and treatment of disease, illness and injury through regular participation in physical activity, disease management and health education. 

 

LifeStyles provides:

• A continuum of care for members/patients

• Improved outcomes for members/patients with chronic diseases and multiple risk factors

• Medical oversight of programming and policies

• Blend professional fitness and healthcare staff

• Programs and services to meet the needs of an aging population as well as families and special needs groups

• Personal approach to exercise assessment and exercise prescription

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The Medical Fitness difference includes:

• Qualified staff of degreed and credentialed exercise specialists, licensed certified athletic trainers, registered dietitians and wellness experts

• Clinical integration with other Valley programs and services

• Hospital level of cleanliness, maintenance and capital improvement

• Specialized wellness programs that promote a healthy lifestyle

• Customer service and experience

 

The goals of medical fitness are diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitate and prevent. There is a growing mountain of evidence that states physical activity is key to the prevention and treatment of disease, illness and injury; slowing the progression of chronic disease; aiding in the recovery from illness or injury; building strength and endurance for healthier aging.

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Diagnosis

Identify chronic and lifestyle diseases and conditions.

Treatment

With a foundation of “exercise is medicine,” using physical activity as a treatment prescription while clinically integrating therapy and physical fitness into a patient’s lifestyle.

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Rehabilitate

Provide physical therapy or rehab services for acute injuries or disease states.

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Prevent

Identifying chronic disease risk factors and addressing them with individualized and group exercise and wellness programs.