wellness / prevention Trinity Health helps people manage their health through a range of services and programs focused on health, wellness and safety.
EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY :: PROGRAM OPTIONS
For individuals who want to improve their personal fitness goals within the five components of physical fitness: cardiorespiratory, muscle strength, muscle endurance, flexibility and body composition. Goals include: • improved body weight and composition Physical Reconditioning This program provides a safe and effective bridge from the structured rehabilitative environment to the activities of daily living. Physical reconditioning is provided as a continuum of healthcare following physical therapy, occupational therapy or cardiac rehabilitation. For example, IEPs are available for individuals with specific health needs in the areas of orthopedic and musculoskeletal injuries, i.e. lower back pain, osteoporosis or joint disorder. Clinical Exercise For individuals whose healthcare professional has determined than an exercise program would be beneficial in treating their disease or disability. IEPs are designed within the scope of the physician's recommendations and restrictions, as well as the patient's risk factors, individual goals and interests. For example, IEPs are available with specific health needs in the areas of: • weight management Sports Kinetics Sports Kinetics is a specialized program designed to help athletes at every level develop sport-specific strength, power, agility, flexibility and speed. The objective of every participant - whether it's the high school, college, professional or weekend athlete - is to enhance their ability to compete at higher levels. We provide athletes with the training tools and techniques that dramatically improve performance and reduce injuries. The Sports Kinetics program at Trinity Health focuses on: • fitness assessments and monitoring LifeShape Designed for people who are overweight or who have health problems related to obesity, LifeShape is a clinically-based, multidisciplinary program to help people control their weight. Guided by professionals in the fields of psychology, nutrition and exercise, the program addresses the physical and psychological components of weight management with goals that go beyond weight loss to help people maximize their overall health and learn to make changes that will last a lifetime. Program Components: Physician Care. Initial referral and assessment by either a primary care physician or a LifeShape support team physician. Massage Therapy Offered as a complement to traditional medical treatment, therapeutic massage involves the manipulation of the soft tissue structures of the body to prevent and alleviate pain, discomfort, muscle spasm and stress. Swedish, therapeutic, deep tissue, sports massage and chair massage are offered by a licensed massage therapist. Research indicates there are many beneficial effects of massage, including reduction in heart rate and blood pressure, increase in blood circulation and lymph flow, muscle relaxation, improved range of motion, and increased levels of serotonin and endorphins.
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