Exercise Delivery via Telehealth: Adapting to the New Norm
Forced closures of gyms during COVID-19 led to the implementation of telehealth for exercise delivery. This involved generating excitement, providing technology support, and ensuring safety at home. Challenges like connection drop-outs were addressed with alternative methods. The effort was worth it, highlighting adaptability and digital solutions.
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Exercise Delivery via Telehealth BY LILLIAN MILES
Introduction Forced government closure of gyms and exercise clinics due to COVID-19 Maintain service delivery during a health crisis Manage the safety and wellbeing of our clients
Background Studio gym located in Sydney s inner west Typical client 50+ years, female, retired Personal or small group training Attend on average 2 sessions per week, for 5+ years
Jumping on the front foot Generate excitement to maintain exercise engagement Provide technology support Create guidelines for exercising safely at home Contactless delivery of gym equipment Make use of home exercise equipment
Set-up Health coaching Small group training Personal training
Challenges & Tips Connection drop-outs Alternative method of contact (mobile phone) Injury concerns Technique correction and safety cues Keeping the human connection through telehealth: Privacy Professional Attentive Minimise distractions and background noise such as computer alerts and notifications
Was it worth the effort? Opportunity YES! Adaptability Gratitude Digital Solutions Adapted from Prof. Kim Delbaere Telehealth experiences from a clinical trial and implementation trial perspective.
Part 2: Exercise Delivery via Telehealth EXAMPLE OF A GROUP EXERCISE SESSION
Preparing a group session Maintain current exercise prescription in the early days Get client familiar exercising in a new environment Address safety and injury concerns Exercise examples: wall push-ups, chair squats, milk bottle bicep curls.
Managing a group session WAYS TO PROGRESS AN EXERCISE PROGRAM VERBAL AND VISUAL INSTRUCTION IS KEY! SPEAK CLEARLY AND CONCISELY DEMONSTRATE EXERCISES (FULL BODY VIEW) CHECK ON CLIENTS REGULARLY DURING A SESSION VIDEO ON MICROPHONE AND SPEAKER WORKING
Exercise Equipment Gym - Dumbbells Resistance bands + door attachment Kettle bells Medicine balls Home - Yoga/exercise mat Swiss ball Skipping rope Cans/milk bottles
Exercise Progression Getcreative Consider the client s environment Master the basics Have fun!
Thank-you! A big thank you goes to my business partner Vicky, whose unyielding effort and energy was the driving force behind our transition to online exercise delivery.
