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A Preventative and Management Program for Individuals with Diabetes or at Risk for Developing Diabetes
This program is designed for individuals who have or are at risk of developing diabetes or cardiovascular disease. This would include people who are overweight, are pre diabetic, have cardiac risk factors, such as a history of coronary artery disease, diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, family history of coronary heart disease, sedentary lifestyle, tobacco use, and/or stress and depression. Those individuals with 3 or more risk factors will need approval to participate in the exercise component of the program from their physician. The BIMA program consists of an initial evaluation (risk factor analysis, exercise testing, strength and flexibility assessment, goal setting and program development), weekly meetings with a half hour of exercise, a half hour lecture/discussion, and half an hour of group coaching, goal setting and group support. The goal is to help you develop a long term goal and plan for a healthy lifestyle including exercise.

The RehabGYM has the latest in screening and treatment for fall prevention in older adults and for athletes pre-disposed to knee injuries. The Biodex Balance System objectively assesses balance and neuromuscular deficiencies responsible for fall risk. Balance training includes proprioception and stabilization exercise, range of motion, and weight shift exercises. The Biodex has five training modes, interactive balance training with visual feedback, as well as documentation of your progress. This unique device can make balance training fun and motivating to work toward your goals. The RehabGYM offers a fall risk program for older adults that includes balance training, gait analysis, and a home program to focus on areas of weakness and decrease range-of-motion to improve balance and mobility.

To get more information about Biodex Balance Testing, give us a call at 876-6000.

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The RehabGYM offers cardiovascular testing with the iMett Cardiovascular Testing System. The iMett is a metabolic testing system that evaluates and monitors aerobic fitness by determining each individual’s anaerobic threshold and VO2. It is a submaximal test that can be performed on a treadmill or stationary bike.

The anaerobic threshold is the physiological point during exercise in which lactic acid starts to accumulate in the muscles. It occurs around the point of exercise intensity in which the body decreases its reliance on oxygen (aerobic processes) and shifts to increased reliance upon anaerobic processes to provide fuel. The anaerobic threshold has been shown to be a strong predictor of cardiovascular performance. The iMett runs anaerobic threshold and HR recovery information into periodization software designed by the head exercise physiologist at Athletes Performance Center in AZ. The software builds and prints precise, individualized daily workouts to improve cardiovascular capacity.

The body utilizes multiple energy systems to provide fuel during activity. The energy systems that are utilized at a given point depend upon the activity intensity and duration. The software produces programs that develop each of these systems to maximize potential and increase the overall cardiovascular performance of the client. The initial programs generated by the periodization software are focused on bringing the client to a high level of cardiovascular fitness. When a high level of fitness is achieved, the software provides sport-specific workouts.

iMett is utilized by the U.S. Navy Seals, Athletes Performance Centers in AZ and CA, professional hockey clubs including the Phoenix Coyotes, L. A. Kings, San Jose Sharks, and Anaheim Mighty Ducks, as well as many other sports/training organizations.

For more information, contact Jes Hill