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FIT TO MANAGE
The LMA’s Fit to Manage Programme
The LMA in conjunction with the Premier League and Adidas runs the LMA’s “Fit to Manage Programme”.
The programme focuses on upstream medicine preventing as opposed to treating heart and lifestyle related disease within the football management community.
The benefits of the programme are:
- Simple programme
- Regular testing
- Monthly tracking
- Prevention not treatment
- Clear focus
- Free to all LMA members
The tests included are:
1. Pre-Assessment Questionnaire to obtain a complete personal/family medical history which also includes:
- Dietary Analysis
- Medications/Supplements
- Exercise/Activity Profile
- Physiological resilience to stressors
2. Urinalysis (Diabetes or Kidney problems)
3. Blood biochemistry and Haematology profile (Liver and Kidney function)
4. Prostate Cancer Blood Test (Male) or Thyroid Function (Female) (optional)
5. Bowel Cancer Screening (Faecal Occult Sample) (optional)
6. Resting Measurements:
- Fasting Blood Cholesterol and Glucose Assessment
- Body Composition Assessment
- Body mass index
- Hydration Levels
- % Lean muscle mass
- Height and Weight
- Resting Blood Pressure Assessment
- Respiratory Function Assessment
- Resting Electrocardiogram
7. Exercise Stress Test/Fitness Test (Bike or Treadmill)
- 12 Lead Electrocardiogram Monitoring
- Gas Exchange Monitoring
- Assessment of fitness level
8. Coaching
- De-briefing by a Healthcare Advisor and Physician
- Goal Setting and drafting of an action plan
9. Comprehensive Personal Report and Exercise Guidance
10. Assignment of a Personal Healthcare Advisor
11. Medical Referral where necessary
FURTHER INFORMATION
For more information please call Emma Rochlin at the LMA on 01926 831 556 or Dawn Wright at Wellness on 0161 930 2487
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