Campus Physical Therapy Center at Hickey Blvd in Daly City

Getting Started

Medical Fitness is a program for individuals who have one or more of the following:

Diabetes

High blood pressure

High cholesterol/triglycerides

Overweight

Smoking

Inactivity

Research has now shown that significant long-term benefits can be gained by enrolling in an outpatient exercise program. Everyone can benefit from Medical Fitness and no one is too old or too young to enroll. It is safe and can help you:

Feel better

Become stronger

Reduce stress

Manage blood pressure, weight and cholesterol

Increase self-confidence

Maintain Health Blood Pressure

Blood pressure is the force of the blood pushing against the arteries as the heart pumps blood throughout your body. It is measured in two numbers: systolic is the maximum pressure exerted as your heart pumps; diastolic is the pressure in your blood vessels when the heart rests between beats. A "normal" systolic reading should be less than 120 and the diatolic less than 80. Readins above levels shoulder be of concerns. Readings above 140/90 are considered to be HBP ( high blood pressure ) or hypertension. The HBP threshold is lower, 130/80, for diabetics or those with chronic kidney disease. It is importan to have your blood pressure checked regularly since one in three adults has HBP and one in four of those with HBP don't even know it! There are many ways to reduce blood pressure including stopping smoking, getting regular exercises, and maintaining a healthy diet.

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Program Design

The duration of the Medical Fitness program is one to three months, depending on your progress. You will be given a complete evaluation and assessment prior to enrolling in the program. Your program is an individualized, carefully supervised combination of exercise and education, with regular progress notes sent to your doctor(s).

Exercise Therapy

Cardiovascular exercise
Muscle strengthening
Exercise
Flexibility exercises
Blood pressure and heart rate monitoring
Blood glucose and oxygen saturation monitoring (if applicable)

Education Session

Group classes cover topics of concern to you and your family members, such as stress management, healthy eating, and guidelines for safe exercise. Instruction is also given to help you lost weight, manage diabetes, lower blood pressure and cholesterol, and stop smoking.

Schedule

A variety of class times are available. Please call 650-994-7800 for a current schedule.

Insurance Coverage

Insurance will not cover the cost of Medical Fitness services. For the price of a health club, you can benefit from the experienced staff at Campus Physical Therapy Center.

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