The U.S. spends $1.219 trillion each year on medical costs.

Of that total, 86 percent stems from chronic conditions, such as heart disease, stroke, cancer, arthritis, diabetes or obesity.

These conditions can be treated through lifestyle.

APEX can help.

Expanding the REACH of health care.

Qualified exercise professionals are integral to Exercise is Medicine.

APEX assists healthcare providers with expanding their reach of care through patient referrals for exercise guidance by qualified exercise professionals. Patients are classified into categories based on their risk.

APEX specifically works with clients who are categorized in Category A and Category B, defined as:

  • Category A (Apparently Healthy): Individuals with no identified constraints, symptoms, or risks, who can safely participate in regular physical activity and independent exercise guidelines.

  • Category B (Controlled Single Condition): Asymptomatic individuals with a single, well-controlled chronic disease or medical condition managed via physician-prescribed therapies (such as stable hypertension or mild controlled diabetes).

Note: Patients in Category C (High Risk/Complex) require clinical supervision.

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APEX Health recognizes that building a "Culture of Health" means integrating health into every element of how we live, work and play.

Our Exercise is Medicine services include:

  • APEX staff provide comprehensive evaluation of a patient's baseline fitness, including biometric testing, cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular strength, flexibility, and functional movement patterns.

  • APEX staff initiate the process of translating a physician's general medical exercise clearance into a specific, individualized workout plan detailing exact movements, sets, repetitions, and heart rate zones. Specialized training sessions tailored specifically to safely manage symptoms, improve function, and lower risks associated with conditions like type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and obesity.

  • Evidence-based counseling utilizing motivational interviewing to help patients overcome personal barriers, set realistic goals, build confidence, and establish permanent exercise habits.

  • Patient safety comes first. That’s why APEX’s EIM programs ask for medical clearance from a healthcare provider. Referral forms are conveniently available on our website to help make the process easy. Simply print out the referral form and scan it to us.

  • Insurance billing is currently available only for the APEX Wellness Hub’s Healthy Lifestyle Program, with Medicare coverage for those who qualify. All other programs and services are self-pay.

  • APEX can provide EIM services at its APEX Health and Wellness Hub facility, in-home, or at community sites, where applicable.