Every Medical Exercise Specialist Must Check Blood Pressure - MET 101 Tip 35

 

Blood pressure monitoring is a critical part of medical exercise training, particularly for clients with hypertension. In MET101 Tip 35, Dr. Mike explains why this practice is so important. Hypertension, often called the "silent killer," can go unnoticed in clients who appear healthy and active, making regular monitoring essential to prevent serious health issues.

Key Points:

  • Monitor New Clients: Every new client should have their blood pressure checked to identify potential hypertension.
  • Check Regularly for Hypertensive Clients: For clients diagnosed with hypertension, monitor blood pressure before, after, and ideally during sessions.
  • Keep Records: Maintain detailed records of your clients' blood pressure readings, and share this information with their healthcare providers.
  • Partner with Dietitians: Exercise and diet are both crucial in managing hypertension. Collaborate with registered dietitians to offer comprehensive care.
  • Preventive Care: Regular blood pressure checks can...
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AMES Client Management Session Dates/Times

 

The AMES client management sessions are the backbone of the residency and the largest learning component of the program. There are 26 client management sessions. The client management sessions are scheduled for Sunday mornings at 9am ET/8am CT/7am MT/6am PT. Each session is recorded and available within 2 hours within the AMES Professional Resources area. 

The client management sessions are listed below:

March 28th – 6 Point Client Management System

April 11th – Medical History and Red Flag Assessment

April 25th - Histology for Medical Exercise Training

May 9th - Functional Outcome Measures

May 23rd – MET Communication & Documentation System

June 6th – MET Goniometric Assessment System

June 20th – MET Manual Muscle Testing System

July 11th – MET Gait Analysis System

July 25th – MET Posture & Imbalance Assessment System

August 8th – MET Gait & Balance Training System

August 22nd – MET Neurological Assessment...

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Medical Exercise Success - Day 15

 

Welcome back Medical Exercise Specialists to Day 15 of "40 Days to Medical Exercise Success". Today our topic is "establishing MET protocols for the 10 most common conditions you manage". Some don't like "protocols". Protocols are simply roadmaps. They are not eched in stone or inflexible. They are guidelines to assessment procedures, target muscle groups and progression phases. We have used the PREPS Post Rehab Protocols since we started teaching the Medical Exercise Specialist workshop in 1994. 

Protocols are the bacbone of all aspects of medical care. An example of utilization of protocols to enhance medical care is found in "The Checklist Manifesto" by Atul Gawande, MD of Johns Hopkins University. The establishment of a standardized protocol regarding the use of gowns, masks, etc in the surgical ICU is illistrated in this text. The importance of the use of protocols to standardize care and reduce negative outcomes is shown. 

The use of protocols will enhance your...

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