Do you know the post rehab scope of practice?

As post rehab fitness grows and gains acceptance by medical professionals it is important to make sure you understand the services and activities that fall within the scope of practice for the post rehab professional. The practice of all medical disciplines is closely regulated by a board of examiners usually appointed by the state or provincial legislature or governor. The board specifically outlines the educational requirements, licensing procedures, accepted treatment and procedures practitioners may use in their manage of patients. At this point, no state or provincial legislature has established a scope of practice for the post rehab professional. We have established a scope of practice for our Medical Exercise Specialists, Post Rehab Conditioning Specialists and Medical Exercise Program Directors. We teach this in every post rehab workshop we offer. Continue below to look review the post rehab scope of practice. Our next post will review the red flags indicating a client needs evaluation and/or treatment by a licensed medical professional.

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Dr Mike

When does post rehabilitation begin......acute, subacute or chronic stage?

At what stage during the rehab process does post rehab begin? Does it start in the acute stage? Is post rehab only allowed during the chronic stage? Where should post rehab begin? Well there are no established standards on post rehab but we know the acute client is not ready for post rehab. For some clients in the subacute stage post rehab exercise is appropriate but we can say that 80-90% of all post rehab clients are in the chronic stage. The chronic client and/or the client in the late stages of sub-acute phase are the ideal post rehab client. The client is ready for post rehab when he or she is medically stable, is able to participate in 30-60 minutes of exercise with rest breaks, has completed physical therapy or chiropractic care, and has a referral from a physician. The chart belows outlines the stages of recovery and identifies key characteristics of each stage as well as the appropriate professional to deliver services. The chart will make the understanding of the stages of rehab clear to all post rehab professionals.

Dr Mike