Fit-Script Exercise Program for People with Special Health Needs

Fit-Script is MHealthy’s personalized exercise program for people who:

  • Have a complex health history
  • Have a chronic illness or condition
  • Are post cardiac or physical rehabilitation
  • Are post medical treatment
  • Have special health needs
  • Have a doctor’s recommendation to begin an exercise program
  • Would benefit from a supervised exercise program

Frequently asked questions about Fit-Script:

What does Fit-Script include?

Discovery Session
MHealthy offers a free 15-minute consultation. Fit-Script staff will review your physical activity goals and help you determine which Fit-Script program is best for you.

Pre- and Post-Functional Assessments
The pre-assessment measures your functional capacity and establishes a baseline for setting exercise goals. Results from your pre-assessment will be used to determine which Fit-Script program is best for you. After completing your Fit-Script program, the post-assessment provides you with feedback about improvements you have made in your functional capacity. It will also be used to make adjustments to your exercise program. The proof of success is demonstrated by outcomes. Therefore all Fit-Script programs begin and end with a functional assessment.

Healthy Lifestyle Consultation
After your pre-assessment, Fit-Script staff will review your results, assist you in setting physical activity goals and provide you with a prescription for a tailored exercise program. Following the post-assessment Fit-Script staff will review your results and make additional program recommendations.

Exercise Program
Based on your health history and functional assessment results, you will receive a prescription for a personalized exercise program designed to meet your health and fitness needs.

Follow-up
Fit-Script staff will follow up with you to review progress-to-date and adjust your goals or program as necessary. Where appropriate, Fit-Script staff will also follow up with your health care provider.

Which Fit-Script Program is right for me?

Fit-Script offers both short- and long-term programs. Fit-Script staff will help you determine which program is appropriate for your needs and goals.

Short-Term Fit-Script Program:
4 Month Supervised Exercise Program

Long-Term Fit-Script Program:
Annualized Supervised Exercise Program

The MHealthy Difference - Staff qualifications

MHealthy’s Fit-Script program is overseen by a certified Medical Exercise Specialist (MES) who reviews all Fit-Script exercise programs. All MHealthy staff have bachelor’s or master’s degrees in exercise science, sports medicine or similar fields. Many staff have certification(s) from premier industry authorities such as the American College of Sports Medicine and the National Strength and Conditioning Association. With its medical orientation, MHealthy is capable of working with diverse populations and in specialty areas that include youth and adult athletic performance as well as tailored programs for acute or chronically ill or injured individuals.

Our mission is to provide each participant with a safe and successful exercise and lifestyle experience that optimizes his or her quality of life.

How do I enroll in Fit-Script?

To schedule an appointment, or to find out more about the Fit-Script program call MHealthy at: (734) 998-8700

Is the Fit-Script program covered by health care insurance?

This program is fee-for service. Some insurance companies may reimburse. We recommend that you contact your insurance company directly to confirm coverage.

How is a patient referred to the Fit-Script program?

To set up a functional assessment appointment or a FREE 15-minute discovery session with a trained health and fitness professional, patients may self-refer to the Fit-Script program by calling (734) 998-8700. Physicians can refer their patients to the Fit-Script program by clicking on the website below and filling out the referral form. https://www.med.umich.edu/secure/mfit/referral-exercise

What is a certified Medical Exercise Specialist

The Medical Exercise Specialist (MES) certification is internationally recognized by the medical and fitness communities as the standard certification for fitness professionals working with special populations and post-rehab clients. The program prepares the fitness professional to develop fitness programs for clients with a wide range of medical conditions.

A certified Medical Exercise Specialist has received advanced training to:

  • be able to develop safe and effective fitness programs for clients with cardiovascular, metabolic, neurologic, and musculoskeletal conditions that do not require the supervision of a licensed medical professional for exercise
  • understand how common medical conditions respond to exercise
  • be able to perform a safe and effective fitness assessment on a special population or post-rehab client without causing exacerbation of the condition
  • understand the common sources of injury in the fitness setting and how to avoid such injuries

“Fitness is a lifestyle journey, not a destination”

Printable Fit-Script Brochure (pdf)