P.E.R.C. Med Fit™ Core Essentials Pro
How to Utilize Med Fit™
1) Selection of prospective client.
2) Recommend a prescription for Post-Rehab Supervised Functional Conditioning for your client or patient.
3) Contact Core Essentials at
(250) 390-3160, phone PERC Headquarters internationally at
(888) 610-0923, or send your client in with a filled-out Referral Slip and we’ll take care of the rest!
Who is Med Fit™ For?
If your clients...
...have received the maximum benefit from physical therapy or chiropractic care...
...have limitations in strength, flexibility, cardiovascular endurance, or basic function...
...have long-term chronic conditions...
...have the risk of re-injury when returning to work...
Then P.E.R.C. Med Fit™
is the ideal program.
Core Essentials is a PERC Med Fit™ Provider (Provider No. 8DG06-97), and the information here has been developed and provided by The American Academy of Health, Fitness and Rehabilitation Professionals. Visit the website of Dr. Michael K. Jones, President of the AAHFRP at Post Rehab Online.
PERC Med Fit™ is a global program: you can find your client a trainer in YOUR area by phoning PERC Headquarters at 1-888-610-0923.
Mission Statement
To Enhance Quality of Function and Assure a Standard of Conditioning
P.E.R.C. Med Fit™ Objectives
- Demonstrate client functional progression through comprehensive reporting
- Allows goal setting to enhance function with Activities of Daily Living
- Provide cost-effective method of enhancing client functional conditioning level
The Structure behind P.E.R.C. Med Fit™
- Client screening
- Standard post-rehab conditioning protocols
- Advanced post-rehab training for health & fitness professionals (MES, PRCS, MEPD)
- FITSCREEN Assessment
- TECHFIT Technical Support
Cost Effective Programming
- Prolonged P.T./D.C. treatment can add up
- An efficient transition of clients into post-rehab conditioning programs is cost effective in managing long-term conditions
Strengths of P.E.R.C. Med Fit™
- Structured and supervised client progression
- Provides a standardization in post-rehab supervised conditioning
- Cost-effective approach to claim management
- Easy access to national network
Benefits of P.E.R.C. Med Fit™
- Qualitative data on client progression
- Lack of client progress warrants discharge from program
P.E.R.C. Protocols
- Developed by Physical Therapists and Orthopedic Surgeons
- Establishes safe and effective conditioning guidelines for clients after discharge from rehabilitation services
- Provides standardized approach
Protocol Conditions
- Achilles Tendon Rupture
- Ankle Fracture/Sprain
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament Rupture
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Cervical Strain
- Diabetes
- Fibromyalgia
- Hypertension
- Knee Meniscus Tear
- Lumbar Disc Herniation/ Strain
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Osteoarthritis
- Patella-Femoral Syndrome
- Patella Tendon Rupture
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Rotator Cuff Tear
- Shoulder Impingement
- Tennis Elbow
- Total Hip Replacement
- Total Knee Replacement
Trained Professionals
- Medical Exercise Specialist
- Post-Rehab Conditioning Specialist
- Medical Exercise Program Director
FITSCREEN Assessment
- Standardized functional conditioning assessment
- Determines the client’s functional conditioning level and rate of progress
- Assists in developing safe & effective programming for clients
TECHFIT Technical Support
- Post-rehab conditioning design
- FITSCREEN support
- Insurance authorizations & billing
- Insurance consultations and claims review
- Medical literature & condition review