As a medical exercise practice owner, understanding and tracking your practice's performance is vital to your success. At METI, we’ve identified seven key numbers that are essential to review at the end of each year. These "numbers" are the foundation for evaluating your current progress and setting achievable goals for the upcoming year.

Here’s a breakdown of the 7 Numbers:

1. Total Practice Revenue
   This is the total income your practice generated over the year. Knowing this helps you gauge overall performance and plan for growth.
2. Number of Scheduled Client Sessions
   Track the total number of sessions scheduled, whether they are one-on-one, group sessions, or couple sessions.
3. Number of Completed Client Sessions
   Understand how many of your scheduled sessions were completed. This is a critical metric for assessing client retention and session adherence.
4. Total Practice Expenses
   This includes every dollar spent on developing, maintaining, and delivering your...

Medical exercise training (MET) is rapidly growing, driven by an aging population, rising healthcare costs, and the increasing recognition of exercise as medicine. As a Medical Exercise Specialist (MES), you have a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on people’s lives while building a thriving practice. However, success in this field requires more than passion; it demands a strategic approach grounded in the "10 Building Blocks" of a successful medical exercise practice.

The AMES Manual provides a comprehensive guide to these pillars, offering extensive insights into specialization, niche development, and the importance of structured client management systems like the 6-Point MET Client Management System. It emphasizes the critical role of functional assessments, effective communication with medical professionals, and robust documentation processes. Additionally, it highlights the need for marketing strategies to attract clients, build referral networks, and ensure...

The Advanced MES Manual, whether you choose the hard copy or digital edition, is the ultimate resource for medical exercise professionals (MedExPROs). This manual offers a comprehensive and in-depth look at various aspects of medical exercise training (MET), making it an indispensable tool for any MedXPRO seeking to elevate their practice and deliver exceptional client care.

What Makes the AMES Manual Unique?

• Constantly Updated: Unlike static resources, the digital version of the AMES Manual is periodically updated with cutting-edge information, techniques, and best practices in MET.
• Multimedia Resources: Dive deeper into complex topics with video demonstrations and audio resources available through the MES Network, accessible with your eManual purchase.
• Standard Setting: This manual works towards establishing professional standards and guidelines for medical exercise professionals worldwide, raising the credibility of the profession.

Key Areas Covered:

The AMES Manual is a...

Medical Exercise Training (MET) stands as a dynamic and evolving field within healthcare and fitness. As the need for specialized exercise programs for individuals with medical conditions increases, so does the demand for competent and successful MET practitioners. To thrive in this exciting field, it is essential to establish a solid foundation upon which to build a flourishing practice. The sources provide insight into six key characteristics of a successful MET practice, forming a blueprint for success for aspiring and established MET professionals:

1. Clarity: Define Your Vision

Successful MET practices begin with a clear vision. Without a well-defined understanding of what you want your practice to look like, you'll struggle to develop effective systems, marketing strategies, and specialization areas. Ask yourself:

• What specific client populations do I want to serve? Focus on two or three areas of specialization to establish a strong reputation.
• What type of practice...

Running a successful medical exercise (ME) practice takes more than just certifications and knowledge. It requires a set of habits that ensure you deliver top-quality services while building strong relationships with clients and medical professionals. In MET101 Tip 34, Dr. Mike shares eight key habits that all successful ME professionals possess:

• Define Your Role: Make it clear to medical professionals and clients what your role is in the healthcare continuum.
• Document and Report: Consistently document your findings and report to healthcare providers to ensure a professional approach.
• Follow Up: Regularly check in with clients and healthcare providers to monitor progress and address any concerns.
• Assess and Reassess: Continuously assess clients to ensure they are progressing towards their goals.

• Progress Clients: Set new goals and avoid stagnation. Once clients plateau, consider shifting them to personal training.
• Motivate Clients: Help clients push through discomfort while...

Embracing Home-Based MET: MET 101 Tip 23

Tip 23 from the Medical Exercise Training (MET) 101 eBook series focuses on the growing demand for home-based medical exercise services. As the population ages, more seniors are seeking personalized exercise training to maintain and improve their mobility. This shift is driven by the increasing number of seniors exhausting their physical therapy benefits and needing continuous exercise support.

Key Takeaways:

1. Rising Demand: The need for home-based MET services is expanding, with many seniors and limited mobility clients benefiting from this approach.
2. Necessary Equipment: Providing effective home-based services requires minimal yet essential equipment such as a Swiss ball, exercise mat, rubber tubing, step, gait belt, and dumbbells.
3. Importance of Hypertension Monitoring: Professionals must check clients' blood pressure before each session to ensure safety, especially for those with hypertension.
4. Market Opportunities: ...

Are you ready to elevate your medical exercise training practice? Introducing the Advanced Medical Exercise Specialist (AMES) Manual, a comprehensive resource designed to equip you with the essential protocols, guidelines, and skills needed to deliver top-notch medical exercise services. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting, this manual is a game-changer for your practice.

What's Inside the AMES Manual?

• Extensive Content: With over 1,200 pages, the AMES Manual covers everything from protocols and assessment guidelines to sample documentation forms and medical exercise programs. It’s your go-to reference for managing medically-based clients effectively.
• Resource Library Access: Gain access to a library of step-by-step videos demonstrating procedures for assessing range of motion, strength, and functional capabilities. These resources ensure you perform assessments accurately and confidently.
• Function-Focused Training: The manual emphasizes improving clients'...