Special Populations

The Benefits of Exercise Belong to Everyone

The many benefits of regular exercise have been well-defined in apparently healthy populations. Studies have demonstrated that persons with special conditions and chronic diseases and disabilities also derive significant health and fitness benefits from a regular, systematic exercise program. We proudly offer specifically curated programs that serve to remove barriers and deliver safe and effective evaluations, consulting, training, and programming to special populations. Reserve your complimentary Discovery Call appointment today by submitting the New Member Application on the home page. Don’t see your specific condition on this page? Give us a call at (561) 222-1849 for more information.

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Pregnant Patients

Women who are pregnant may seek out exercise programs for a number of reasons. They may feel self-conscious about their changing bodies, be concerned about having a healthy baby, want to stay in shape throughout their pregnancies, want to be able to handle the physical rigors of labor and delivery, or need additional social interactions and support during this special phase of life.

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Children and Teenage Patients

Training can be a safe, effective, and worthwhile method of conditioning for children and teenagers provided appropriate guidelines are followed. They should be encouraged to participate regularly in a variety of physical activities that enhance aerobic endurance, strength, flexibility, and skill/sport-related fitness abilities (i.e., agility, balance, coordination, reaction time, speed, and power).

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Older Adult (65+) Patients

Older adults experience a variety of health issues associated with aging, including sarcopenia, osteopenia, obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and musculoskeletal problems such as arthritis and low back pain. However, the underlying causes of these and many other age-related health issues may be overlooked by both patients and their physicians.

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Patients with Nutritional and/or Metabolic Concerns

Personal training can play a valuable role in helping clients with obesity, malnutrition, diabetes, and disordered/ restrictive eating achieve their fitness and health goals through adherence to a healthy diet and a well-designed exercise program along with self-monitoring and lifestyle changes.

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Patients with Orthopedic Injury, Pain, or Neuro-Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation Concerns

For patients requiring additional help for full restoration of function and movement and return-to-activity goals after an orthopedic injury, personal training can design an individualized, safe, and effective program to support a full recovery.

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Patients with Cardiovascular or Respiratory Concerns

Working with clients who have cardiovascular and respiratory conditions poses unique challenges. Beginning with an exercise prescription for the condition of highest risk or greatest limitation helps us prescribe exercises appropriately, progress exercise safely, and have a positive impact on our client’s health.

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Patients with Spinal Cord Injury

Clients with spinal cord injury can, depending on the case, respond to exercise training in much the same way others do, and a personalized approach is highly recommended. Many physical and environmental variables must be considered, including neurological and cardiovascular functioning, medications, accessibility, wheelchair use, access to facilities, equipment, and more.

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Patients with Multiple Sclerosis

Exercise can greatly improve function and quality of life for people with Multiple Sclerosis. Aerobic endurance training in this population can improve VO2peak, upper and lower body strength, body composition, and risk factors for cardiovascular disease. Additionally, exercise can improve specific symptoms associated with MS such as balance, muscular strength, and fatigue.

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Patients with Epilepsy

It is clear that physical activity and proper training with special considerations are safe, feasible, and appropriate for most individuals with epilepsy. In the past, people with epilepsy were discouraged from exercising or participating in physical activity because of concerns about the potential inducement of a seizure. The latest research has overwhelmingly refuted this notion.