Understanding the Opportunity in Lifestyle Medicine

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Understanding the Opportunity in Lifestyle Medicine is the first in a series of 10+ courses on exploring the application of Lifestyle Medicine in your personal practice with patients and building a successful model for your facility. The curriculum was created with the American Medical Association’s Model of Physician Competencies for prescribing Lifestyle Medicine. The course also provides specific insight into the Vital Signs of a healthy lifestyle and the conditions they impact. Physical Activity and exercise and the evolving role of physical therapy is illuminated.

Meet your instructor

Lynn Steffes

Lynn Steffes, PT, DPT, is President/Consultant of Steffes & Associates, a rehabilitation consulting service. She provides consulting services to rehab providers nationwide, enabling countless providers to achieve optimum success in the delivery of high quality, cost-effective care to their patients/clients. Dr. Steffes is…

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Chapters & learning objectives

1. Understanding the Emerging Role of Lifestyle Medicine

Lifestyle Medicine is growing mainstream roots because of its broad application and strong medical research on both disease prevention & quality of life.

2. Lifestyle Medicine and the Healthcare Spending Curve

This chapter discusses the emerging role of Lifestyle Medicine and its financial implications for health care, business, and the individual.

3. Understanding the Role of Exercise & Activity in Lifestyle Medicine

Chapter Three explores the most recent research literature that supports the role of exercise and activity in health promotion. The need for baseline testing and the vital role of an “exercise prescription” accompanied by coaching and monitoring are discussed.

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