WOOSTER, Ohio, Dec. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Wooster Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Center has been partnering with Prescribe FIT since September 2022 to offer its patients an innovative virtual lifestyle health coaching solution, enhancing our commitment to providing high-quality, comprehensive orthopedic care. This long-term collaboration has yielded remarkable success stories, transforming the lives of our patients by integrating traditional medicine with essential lifestyle changes in nutrition, physical activity, and overall well-being.
One of our patients, Malva Hershberger, shares his transformative experience: “I needed a double hip replacement with bone-on-bone but couldn’t get surgery until I lost some weight. I started at 314 pounds but after just 30 days in the Prescribe FIT program I was down 20 pounds and approved for surgery next month! All I did was focus on portion control, eat more veggies, cut back on alcohol, and try to be more active. I’m feeling better already and am grateful that Dr. Widmer prescribed this virtual health coaching program for me. I’m excited for the future!”
“Our partnership with Prescribe FIT has been transformative for our patients. By focusing on sustainable lifestyle changes, we’ve seen remarkable improvements in optimization for surgery and at-home recovery after surgery,” said Dr. Steven A. Widmer, Orthopedic Surgeon at Wooster. “The program has empowered our patients to take control of their well-being, making a significant impact on their quality of life.”
Another success story is from a staff member at Wooster, Debra Huttie, who also participated in Prescribe FIT and experienced multiple health benefits. Debra was able to lower her thyroid medication, reduce her A1C, and bring her cholesterol into the normal range with a decrease of 100 points. Debra credits her success to the cleaner eating habits she developed through the program, stating, “Before with ‘dieting,’ I deprived myself of things I enjoyed. I don’t feel deprived in this program.”
With Prescribe FIT, our patients benefit from personalized health coaching that addresses the root causes of orthopedic conditions. This innovative program focuses on enhancing daily habits—such as nutrition and physical activity—to establish sustainable routines that alleviate pain, improve mobility, reduce joint pressure, and optimize surgical outcomes.
“We are excited to be the only orthopedic practice in our community offering a service focused on proactive preventative care,” said Dr. Widmer at Wooster Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Center. “Our mission extends beyond addressing immediate orthopedic issues; we are dedicated to enhancing our patients’ overall health and enabling them to return to the activities they love.”
At Wooster Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Center, we are committed to providing exceptional surgical and non-surgical care for musculoskeletal injuries and conditions. Our partnership with Prescribe FIT allows us to offer a proven at-home lifestyle coaching program that complements our existing services, ensuring our patients receive comprehensive care.
Published on December 27, 2024
