Dr. Calendine, Dr. Fuller and Dr. Southgate on Orthopedic Patient Optimization
The leader in orthopedic lifestyle health.
Prescribe FIT is a full-service remote patient monitoring (RPM) and virtual lifestyle health coaching solution designed to help patients address the root cause of their musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions to improve surgical or non-surgical outcomes.
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Why We’re Different
We focus on root cause medicine and whole person health.
We believe better outcomes are the result of stopping symptoms at the source. Our solution is built on the idea that small changes to patients’ lifestyles can lead to powerful results.
Our Approach
More than just RPM technology.
By combining innovative technology with one-on-one coaching and patient outreach, our full-service protocol helps patients reduce pain, improve mobility, and decrease weight through simple changes to nutrition, physical activity, and lifestyle.
Why Prescribe FIT for Orthopedic Patients?
Address the root causes of knee, hip, ankle, back, and joint issues while improving overall health with our at-home lifestyle coaching program prescribed and monitored by your orthopedic doctor. We help patients feel better and live better lives.
Testimonials from participating patients and partner providers
Shawna O.
Patient Testimonial
“Dr. Crawford at JIS Orthopedics agreed to do my knee replacement but suggested I lose 30lbs before the surgery. I have struggled with being overweight my whole life and have always done some type of ‘yo-yo dieting’ but Prescribe FIT has totally changed my life! Before Prescribe FIT, I was miserable, depressed, hopeless, no energy, in pain constantly, and short of breath just walking in my house to the bathroom. Now I feel great! I am able to walk around the block, or play in the yard with my granddaughter, or go do different activities with her that I wasn’t able to do before. As of today, I have lost 106lbs with Prescribe FIT.”
Improvements in mood & mobility
Weight loss of 106 pounds
Joanne P.
Patient Success Story
Hear from Joanne Poling, a Prescribe FIT patient who has lost 89lbs since starting our at-home virtual health coaching program prescribed by her orthopedic physician.
Weight loss of 89 pounds
Improvements in energy
Diana J.
Patient Success Story
Hear about Diana’s experience with the Prescribe FIT program.
Weight loss of 33 pounds
Reduced blood pressure of -20 systolic & -4 diastolic
Decreased medication
Significant pain reduction
A proven track record with meaningful results.
Our remote monitoring and at-home health coaching platform enables us to break down the barriers that exist within healthcare relationships to provide more comprehensive and consistent musculoskeletal care.
Our Services
We’re an extension of your busy orthopedic practice, enhancing practice growth by helping you differentiate in a competitive market. Prescribe FIT positions practices as forward-thinking and patient-focused.
We help patients engage in healthy lifestyle changes and make progress feel more attainable. We provide support—both medically and emotionally—to help them achieve their goals.
Patients shouldn’t wait to address the root cause of their orthopedic issues.
In America, an increasing number of patients are visiting orthopedic clinics with pain, mobility, and other musculoskeletal issues related to their lifestyle, diet, physical activity and weight. Over the past 20 years, multiple studies have shown a clear connection between how we live and the health of our joints and muscles:
The odds of sustaining an MSK injury are 15% greater if overweight and 48% greater for Class III obesity. NIH
Weight loss is a top recommendation by the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons for mitigating osteoarthritis of the knee in patients with BMI greater than or equal to 25. AAOS
Every 1 pound of excess weight causes an additional 4 pounds of pressure on the knee joint and 10 pounds of pressure on the lower back. Mayo Clinic & Harvard
A patient with obesity is more likely to experience the following complications after surgery: infection, poor wound healing, difficulty breathing, blood clots, or pulmonary embolism. AAOS
Prescribe FIT expands your resources to help patients transform their lifestyle and get healthy – for good.
With Prescribe FIT
- Proactive patient outreach & preventative education
- Always connected with patient
- Personalized lifestyle health advice
- Dedicated weekly coaching calls
- Real, sustainable results
Standard Treatment without Prescribe FIT
- Reactive after issue arises
- Sporadic in-office visits
- Generic advice
- Patient is on their own
- Unsustainable weight loss and persistent MSK issues
Build stronger patient connections to improve population health.
Our Patient Referral Specialist Team takes the time to educate patients, complete Insurance Benefits & Eligibility Checks (BCEs), then help each patient get started. Professional support from our dedicated Care Coordinators keeps patients motivated and accountable on their journey. That’s our Fast Track to Health™ educational patient outreach and RPM enrollment service.
Merilyn D.
Patient Testimonial
“Before starting the Prescribe FIT program, I was so depressed and miserable and in such pain. With losing the weight I am so motivated by my success I can’t wait to get on the scale every morning! I am 66 years old I have fought weight my whole life. The accountability and the immediate and daily affirmation are fantastic. You actually get to talk to a counselor a real person once a week.”
Weight loss of 51 pounds
Improvements in energy & motivation
David F.
Patient Testimonial
“I have more energy, and my leg pain is not as bad. My knees are great and that recliner is less appealing. I am in this for the long haul, however long it takes because the BIG winner is ME.”
Weight loss of 38.5 pounds
Improvements in movement & pain
David P.
Patient Success Story
Hear about David’s experience with the Prescribe FIT program.
Weight loss of 40 pounds
A1C reduction of 1.3%
Improvements in energy & movement
Bill B.
Patient Testimonial
“I was recommended the Prescribe FIT program by my surgeon due to being overweight. Now, I’m a lot better! I’m motivated to eat right and practice a healthy lifestyle! I’m eating right and exercising regularly.”
Weight loss of 18 pounds
Improvements in energy & motivation
Rachel J.
Patient Testimonial
“I was looking for a natural, healthy way to lose weight and feel better without medications when my orthopedic physician reached out about this at-home lifestyle coaching program called Prescribe FIT. It’s been amazing! I’ve lost 89lbs in my first 129 days. That’s 29% of my body weight! And my BMI has gone from 49.6 to 35.2. I feel better, am happier, and am living my best life again all because my orthopedic physician cared about more than my shoulder – he cares about my overall health. And the best part is, it’s covered by insurance!”
Weight loss of 89 pounds in 129 days
29% reduction of body weight
BMI reduction of 14.4 points
The latest from Prescribe FIT
Additional resources on lifestyle health and remote monitoring solutions.
WHITE PAPER
Your Guide to Remote Patient Monitoring for Orthopedics
Digital health tools are growing in popularity as patients are drawn to the convenience and effectiveness of virtual healthcare. This report is intended to guide orthopedic provider strategies around the emerging field of Remote Patient Monitoring Technology.
