Episode 8 - Jeff Young and Dr. Thomas Hammett

The Medical Fitness Podcast

This episode was the first of what will be many where Jeff and Thomas discuss their perspective on various topics. It provides an opportunity to listen to a seasoned clinician and seasoned exercise specialist discuss their views on building the bridge between medicine, rehab, and fitness from a very unique perspective.
Both Jeff and Thomas either have experienced or are currently involved in successful medical referral models which everyone can learn from.
In this episode we discuss:
• How do clinicians make the patient referral to fitness professionals and what does the exercise prescription and plan of care look like?
• What do we mean by “medical plan” or “plan of care” following the patient visit, and how can we use it to catapult the patient into exercise?
• In the plan of care, what is the difference between including physical activity and exercise? How do the prescriptions differ from each other?
• How can clinicians make it easier to collaborate with fitness professionals and refer their patients?
• What should fitness professionals learn about the patient when receiving referrals?
• And how can we overcome perceived barriers to referral, such as lack of time and lack of money, which tend to be the most common barriers?
I hope you enjoy the conversation!
For more information about Thomas, Jeff, and the education we offer, please visit our website at www.MRFInstitute.org or email [e-mail] for any questions.