What is exercise referral scheme?
It’s a 12 week scheme where you visit a participating leisure centre or gym at least twice a week. You’ll get a personalised exercise programme with a trained referral instructor, based around your health conditions and what you’d like to achieve, even if you haven’t exercised before.
What is the purpose of the exercise referral process?
The overall aim of the exercise referral process is to improve a patient’s health through exercise, and to encourage them to lead a more active lifestyle in the future. A patient will generally be enrolled on an exercise referral scheme if they have a health condition which could be improved by physical activity.
What is the typical success rate of the exercise referral Programme?
People on different exercise referral schemes were 12% more likely to achieve 90 to 150 minutes of at least moderate level of exercise per week compared with usual care at 6 to 12 months (relative risk [RR] 1.12, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.04 to 1.20).
How does the exercise referral scheme work in Leicestershire?
The Exercise (Health) Referral scheme is designed to aid individuals (adults aged 16 or over) who have been identified by their GP or other health professional to take up the benefits of participation in enjoyable exercise. There are two schemes, one covering Leicestershire and Rutland and one covering Leicester City.
How do I become an exercise referral specialist?
In order to practice as an exercise referral instructor, you must possess a Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral. This qualification is also mandatory for progressing to a Level 4 discipline (Low back pain, obesity, diabetes etc).
What evidence based exercise Programmes are endorsed by NICE?
NICE has already recommended structured exercise programmes to manage specific health conditions, or for rehabilitation after recovery from a specific condition (see box 1). These include stroke, cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation programmes.
What is Level 3 exercise referral?
The Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral is designed to provide learners with an in depth understanding of the knowledge required to ensure safe and effective exercise programming for patients with a number of medical conditions, as well as common reasons for referral onto a community-based exercise referral scheme.
What does GP referral mean?
If your GP thinks you need to see a specialist and you want to pay for it privately, they can write a letter of referral to a private consultant or specialist explaining your condition and your medical history. You may be charged for this.
What are Otago exercises?
The Otago Exercise Program (OEP) consists of 17 strength and balance exercises and a walking program, performed three times a week by the older adult in the home, outpatient, or community setting. Exercises can be done individually or in a group setting.
What is Otago known for?
In New Zealand history, Otago is famous for the gold rushes which began in 1861 with the first discovery at Gabriel’s Creek. By 1880, Otago gold and wool had helped make Dunedin New Zealand’s largest and wealthiest town. Education is a driving force for Dunedin’s economy.
Should the NHS Commission more exercise-referral schemes?
The key challenge, if future exercise-referral schemes are to be commissioned by the NHS, is to increase uptake and improve adherence by addressing the barriers described in these studies. Keywords: exercise, exercise therapy, meta-analysis, primary health care, referral and consultation, systematic review
Do exercise-referral schemes promote physical activity in adults?
The key challenge, if future exercise-referral schemes are to be commissioned by the NHS, is to increase uptake and improve adherence by addressing the barriers described in these studies. Effectiveness of exercise-referral schemes to promote physical activity in adults: systematic review
What do observational studies tell us about adherence to exercise schemes?
Observational studies provided additional information not reported in the RCTs, such as the activity levels of those who did not adhere to the exercise scheme regime, and longer-term adherence rates. Qualitative studies reported participants’ views of the schemes and explored reasons for non-adherence.
Is physical activity an efficient use of resources?
This small increase in physical activity was probably not an efficient use of resources.