Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health, 2022 · DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph19042079 · Published: February 13, 2022
The Team Kinesiology Model (TKM) offers a consistent method for ongoing rehabilitation, aiding patients in returning to their daily lives efficiently. This model benefits patients by enhancing physical fitness, psychosocial well-being, and overall quality of life. Integrating kinesiologists and the TKM into healthcare settings can improve workflow, long-term health monitoring, rehabilitation processes, and overall quality of life for patients.
The TKM enhances the availability of rehabilitation services, particularly for those with limited resources or from lower socioeconomic backgrounds, by utilizing mid-level rehabilitation services.
Integrating student internships into rehabilitation programs helps build a workforce of trained exercise specialists, providing invaluable clinical experience for students while offering free exercise training to patients.
The TKM can lead to reduced medication use, improved mood, and a return to activities of daily living, which reduces the burden on the healthcare system and improves patients' emotional and financial well-being.