As obesity in the United States continues to increase at an alarming rate, the shift towards preventive medicine and health cure, it is increasingly evident. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than a third (or 78.6 million American adults are obese). In 2012, CDC also reported that more than a third of children and adolescents are overweight or obese.
As alarming as these figures may seem even more worrisome is obesity in the disabled population. With mobility and compromised function is more difficult than a single calorie abled-body, it is more difficult for people with disabilities. ability of people with disabilities to actively use the limited calories results in approximately 56 million Americans with disabilities face a much higher risk of developing obesity. possible development of serious health problems associated with a sedentary life face. United Inclusive Fitness Coalition, "the high incidence of reported side disorders among people with disabilities, including obesity, fatigue, pain, deconditioning and depression, in combination with environmental barriers that discourage participation in programs Community exercise presents an opportunity for health professionals who target people with disabilities in their long-term plans. "
Physical activity can provide persons with disabilities in the strength and stamina to participate in all aspects of active and successful life. Most people with disabilities need physical activity once the formal physical therapy, has been completed. They should implement an active physical regime to maintain the progress that has been made in physical therapy. They must also be physically active to improve and maintain their health and prevent hospital readmissions. Many health professionals recommend personal trainers as a remedy for this requirement. Although personal trainers are fitness professionals who have the knowledge, skills and abilities to create safe and effective exercise programs to achieve personal health goals and well-being, your job is mainly with, abled body healthy population. Few people have the experience and / or skills to develop and deliver the necessary programming for people with disabilities.
The National Academy of Medicine Sport said, "personal trainers are health care professionals and fitness who perform individual assessments and safety programs, effective design and individualized exercise and conditioners that are scientifically valid and based on clinical data to clients no medical or special needs. "
World Instructor Training School (WITS) said. "Certified personal trainers diagnose and / or treat the areas of pain or illness, and refer to other professional customers health / professionals, as appropriate"
Finally, the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) proclaims, "ACSM Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) is able to plan and implement exercise programs for healthy people or those with permission medical to exercise. "
With some personal training higher institutions respected in the industry indicating that the scope of practice of personal trainers do not understand the disability community, what other option is there for people with disabilities and healthcare professionals that help? Fitness Therapy is the answer. Fitness Therapy is defined as "a specialized company for the disabled, injured or chronically ill program consists of physical exercises to objectives and specific results that support total body health and wellness, the individual progresses to a higher level of independence. "
Fitness therapy and personal training are often confused with the same service, even though the two professions are different in philosophy and purpose. A massage therapist bridges the gap between physical therapist and personal trainer. Fitness therapy focuses exclusively on working with people with special needs. Fitness therapists must obtain the following in order to practice as a physiotherapist:
1. At least a bachelor's degree in a field related to the exercise science
2. specialized certifications designed to work directly with the disability community
3. No less than 250 hours of theoretical and practical training for the disabled
The above criteria must be met by a massage therapist before he / she is able to work independently and to devote himself / herself to work exclusively with people with physical disabilities and / or disability.
Fitness therapy offers medical professionals an additional resource that can refer their patients after being discharged, or even in combination with physical therapy. A physical therapy program helps the patient to acclimate gradually to the community. Fitness therapy bridges the gap between physical therapy and a home exercise program (HEP), which unfortunately is rarely followed by a period of time after the person leaves the physical therapy program. Moreover, the recurrence of return to physical therapy once HEP failed waste thousands of dollars.
In a final and clarify between therapy and personal fitness training memo the following comparisons:
Fitness Therapy disabled population
Personal Training = ABLED-body healthy population
Now that you have the knowledge and understanding of continuous therapy available to people with disabilities, it is expected that it will educate others about physical conditioning therapy. Personal success that customers get the fitness therapy programs are notable for the care team that helps to work with these people, but especially for the client.
About the Author:
Gregory H. Kirk, Jr. is a Certified Fitness Therapist, entrepreneur, and the President/Owner of Fitness Therapy Unlimited.
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