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RI FIT KIDS "Jumpstarting Your Child's Healthy Habits
Through Good Nutrition and Exercise." 
WHY RI FIT KIDS? As we are all aware, childhood obesity is a fast growing problem in the United States. Being overweight, children are faced with a number of health issues at a very early age, which puts them at serious risk for major health problems as adults. RI FIT KIDS is a therapeutic childhood obesity program that is specifically designed for children between the ages of 6-17. Upon completion of our 8-12 week program your child will leave with the basic foundation that he/she will need for healthy lifestyle changes of good nutrition and exercise. 
ENROLLMENT REQUIREMENTS Medical Diagnosis & Prescription for Obesity Doctor Referral for Obesity Must be able to Exercise
Must be Between the Age of 6-17
Comfortable Clothes and Shoes HOW WILL I BEGIN Once you obtain a doctor’s referral to our program your child will be scheduled for an evaluation with a physical therapist to ensure that he/she is appropriate for our program, and to set goals for a positive outcome. Your child will be measured and weighed each week. His/her progress will be charted and their doctor will receive updates. Each participant will be required to attend a twice weekly group meeting for an hour of exercise. In addition group meeting, each participant will receive a home exercise program based on their needs. You and your child will meet with a nutritionist weekly provided by Healy Physical Therapy. Our program is fun, kid friendly, and successful. PROCESS
8-12 WEEK PROGRAM
Evaluation by a Physical Therapist
Goals and Expectations
Twice Weekly Group Meeting for an Hour Duration of Exercise
Home Exercise Program
Weekly Meeting with a Nutritionist for Parent and Child
Weekly Measurement and Weigh-In Process RI FIT KIDS MAKES EXERCISE FUN! 
WHAT MAKES OUR PROGRAM DIFFERENT FROM THE REST?
Evening Program
Small Classes – (Limit to 6 individuals per class)
Covered by Most Health Insurances with a Doctor’s Referral
Nutritional Service Offered
Positive, Friendly Staff
Opportunity to Continue in our Independent Gym Program Upon
Completion of RI FIT KIDS Program WHAT ROLE DOES A PHYSICAL THERAPIST PLAY IN EVALUATING MY CHILD FOR THE RI FIT KIDS PROGRAM Physical Therapist (PT) is trained to evaluate the child muscular skeleton system.
The evaluation includes but not limited to the child’s: height, weight, flexibility, strength, and cardiovascular fitness of their entire body.
The program is covered by most health care providers with the doctor’s referral.
During the first visit the therapist spends an hour evaluating the child to ensure they have the ability to participate in the program.
If the patient is physically able to participate in the program then a schedule is set up and goals and expectations are gone over to ensure success.
If the therapist discovers something during the evaluation that would not allow a patient to participate, the physical therapist will contact the doctor and make their recommendation for treatment prior to allowing a child to participate in the program. | | |
