Results! MyFitScript is high quality and credible with a proven track record
The FitScript Provider Guide, First Edition, and product line of exercise prescriptions received recognition and support from many healthcare professionals and organizations:
- Wayne Westcott, Ph.D., Prevention Magazine Editorial Advisor and Consultant to the YMCAs of the USA wrote: “The FitScript Provider Guide is a highly educational and motivational resource that prepares healthcare and fitness professionals to work effectively with seniors in the area of exercise…I am please to recommend MyFitScript to individuals who want to help older adults improve their quality of their lives in the area of health and fitness.”
- Carol Macera, Ph.D., Senior Epidemiologist for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) wrote: ……having everything in one place and the focus on exercise is hard to find…”
- Susan Standfast, MD., M.P.H., Adjunct Professor of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, SUNY wrote: “..a needed intervention for primary care providers…fills a gap”
- Sharon Alger, MD., Associate Professor of Medicine at Albany Medical Center, NY wrote: “…very innovative and necessary…”
- Featured on Medscape, Inc. and CBS Corporation consumer site CBSHealthWatch.com
- Website MyFitScript.com active member of the Health on the Net Foundation (HON) for research based credible health information
- Featured in Business and Health Magazine as employee fitness program
- Featured in American Academy of Family Physicians as a provider continuing education course
- Presented at 5th World Congress on Physical Activity, Aging, and Sports
- Implemented as employee fitness program at Thomson Learning International, Inc. (Delmar Publishing Division)
- Incorporated into All About Learning (HCA Corporation and Digiscript, Inc) education solutions for healthcare professionals
- Research and evidence based tools and award winning products
- Recognized, reviewed, supported by national and regional organizations and professionals
- Northeastern Region of the American Heart Association (AHA)
- Center for the Study of Aging, International Association for Physical Activity, Aging and Sport
- Epidemiologists, primary care physicians, gerontology experts, fitness experts
- Donna Wayner, Ph.D., Audiology Association
- Gail Viamonte, Ph.D. The Research Foundation of State University NY
- David Maron, MD, Medical Director Kim Dayani Health Promotion Center, Vanderbilt University Medical Center
- Albany Family Practice, Albany, NY
- Albany County Department of Health
- David Chenoweth, Ph.D., President, Health Management Associates
- Northeastern Region AARP
Patricia A. Brill, Ph.D., contributing author of the FitScript™ Placemat program, was awarded the 1997 South Carolina’s Governor’s Health Promotion Award in Research for an exercise placemat called “The Kitchen Table is Not Just for Eating, Let’s Exercise”. This program was designed to improve strength and balance, and was successfully implemented in South Carolina’s Health and Human Services community long term care programs. In 1998, Dr. Brill also received the Special Recognition Award from the National Healthy People 2000 initiative for her work with exercise and the older adult.
A Pilot Study was conducted to measure the effectiveness of the placemat program in South Carolina and the results were not surprising: Sturdier on feet, fewer falls and injuries, better ambulation and gait, able to perform more daily tasks are just a few of the ways in which exercise has contributed to life long health. RESULTS!
- Balance improved by 36%
- 92% decreased fear of falling
- 88% increased activity levels
- 59% less depressed
- 78% more confidence
- 86% felt better
MyFitScript was implemented as an employee fitness program at Thomson Learning International, Inc. (Delmar Publishing Division) In Albany NY. Employees were given access to the online exercise programs and in addition MyFitScript conducted onsite evaluations and fitness counseling. RESULTS!
- Body Fat Decrease: 67% of women participants were overweight with an average body fat of 35%. At the end of four months average body fat dropped to 31%! Men’s average body fat went from 26.7% to 26%. Must have been football season!
- Blood Pressure Decrease: 36% of participants ranged from high normal to stage II levels averaging 149/79. Post program average declined to 138/76!
- Physical Activity Increased: Initial screening found 75% of participants to be sedentary or engaging in light activity. Post program found 76% of participants increased their level of activity to the recommended levels of moderate intensity on most days of the week!
Clare Jones, Benefits Specialist said:
“At Delmar I was looking for a great way to help our employees take control and improve their health by giving them tools….I was excited to be able to take advantage of ‘MyFitScript’”.
