Weight Loss Program
Our goal at Arnold Arthritis & Rheumatology is to help our patients with personalized, innovative, and effective treatments for rheumatic disease. Weight loss helps to reduce inflammation, decrease pain, and improve function and response to medication. Maintaining a healthy weight is imperative to optimizing rheumatic disease and improving overall health.
That is why we have developed a comprehensive weight loss program for our patients using prescription weight loss medications when appropriate. Our patients work under the guidance of our Physician Assistant, Laura Nemoy, and our Physical Therapists, Ryan Towns and Anna Pacheco.
INTRODUCTORY VISIT
- Review past and present experiences with weight
- Draw appropriate laboratory tests
- Strategize initial steps to creating better habits
5 FOUNDATIONAL VISITS- MEDICAL, EMOTIONAL WELLBEING, ACTIVITY, NUTRITION, SLEEP
- Will review the pillars of obesity treatment
- Add to individualized and comprehensive plan at each visit
- Discuss and prescribe medications when appropriate (BMI > 27 with comorbidities)
PHYSICAL THERAPY PROGRAM
- Body composition measures at initial evaluation and progress checks
- Progressive challenges in muscular strength/endurance and cardiovascular endurance
- Plan can be modified to avoid exacerbating any orthopedic diagnosis (knee arthritis,
plantar fasciitis, etc.)
ADDITIONAL FOLLOW UPS AS NEEDED APPROPRIATE FOR EACH PATIENT
Initial program fee is $50.
Contact us to get started with the program.
