Exercise Is Medicine® (EIM) is a Global Health Initiative managed by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) that encourages physicians to include physical activity (exercise) in their patients' treatment plans.
Ideally, physicians need to refer their patients to evidence-based exercise programs and qualified fitness professionals who can do proper fitness testing and issue medically-appropriate Exercise Rx's.
EIM is committed to the belief that physical activity promotes optimal health, is integral in the prevention and treatment of many medical conditions, and should be regularly assessed as a standard of health care for every patient.
An Exercise Rx in the right “dosage” is a highly effective strategy for the prevention, treatment, and management of more than 40 of the most common chronic health conditions that plague our modern society.
One of the main goals of the EIM Initiative is to provide doctors a reliable resource for medical-fitness testing, therapeutic fitness raining, and behavior change support on behalf of their patients that have sedentary-related health risks or chronic medical conditions.
Ideally, physicians need to refer their patients to evidence-based exercise programs and qualified fitness professionals who can do proper fitness testing and issue medically-appropriate Exercise Rx's.
EIM is committed to the belief that physical activity promotes optimal health, is integral in the prevention and treatment of many medical conditions, and should be regularly assessed as a standard of health care for every patient.
An Exercise Rx in the right “dosage” is a highly effective strategy for the prevention, treatment, and management of more than 40 of the most common chronic health conditions that plague our modern society.
One of the main goals of the EIM Initiative is to provide doctors a reliable resource for medical-fitness testing, therapeutic fitness raining, and behavior change support on behalf of their patients that have sedentary-related health risks or chronic medical conditions.
As a physician, you can register with Med-Fit and order our standardized Medical-Fitness Assessment for your patients:
- Med-Fit Clinics are hosted by local fitness gyms
- Med-Fit Assessments are conducted by certified Sports Medicine Technicians
- Test results include cardiovascular endurance plus muscular strength and stamina
- Your patient's overall functional fitness level is expressed by a single, objective Med-Fit Score
- Exercise Rx's are based on your patient's health status, fitness test results, and personal goals
- Follow-up Assessments and Exercise Rx Up-Dates are recommended every 1-3 months for up to 1 year
- The therapeutic goal is not only to improve fitness, but to establish a self-sustaining active lifestyle
- Our services are safe, effective, personalized, and affordable (refer to Services for prices).
Learn more about ACSM's EIM Initiative:
Register with Med-Fit for ordering privileges:
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