Orthopaedic Associates in Fort Walton Beach, Fla., has seen success with the recently added Prescribe FIT program, a virtual health coaching service, according to a Jan. 21 news release.
Orthopaedic Associates patients have collectively lost more than 2,000 pounds through the program. The service helps patients address underlying factors contributing to orthopedic conditions.
A recent study from New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery found that a similar lifestyle program was effective for patients having elective orthopedic surgery.