Treatment of diseases
The exercise card is a treatment for diseases or symptoms of diseases that regular exercise is known to have a significant effect on. A team of health workers and/or doctors assess the symptoms and condition of a person, who is then referred to a physical therapist who is based at the clinic in Ísafjörður.
Upon meeting an physiotherapist:
- An individual’s health history and illness symptoms, habits and motivations are reviewed
- Possibilities and ability to exercise are discussed and evaluated together
- Goals are set and an exercise plan prepared, usually for three or six months. The exercise program is based on motivation and ability, together with recommendations on the amount and intensity of the recommended exercise as a treatment for the individual's disease.
Supervision and encouragement
The individual registers their exercise electronically and a physiotherapist monitors the progression, administers supervision and encouragement through phone calls and e-mails. At the end of the exercise period, the doctor/team receives a report from the physiotherapist, and when the person next comes to the doctor/team, the results of the treatment are evaluated, among other things, based on various health measurements.
The exercise card can last up to one year depending on your wishes and is free of charge except for the interview where an entrance fee is paid. Make an appointment with your heallth center if you think an exercise card could benefit you.
Updated 22 May 2024 (JEU)