Prescribe FIT Coaching at OrthoSC Has Over 600 Enrolled & 5,500 Pounds Lost

Prescribe FIT Coaching at OrthoSC Has Over 600 Enrolled & 5,500 Pounds Lost

The region’s most preferred orthopedic practice, OrthoSC, is proud to celebrate the incredible achievements of its patients participating in Prescribe FIT, a virtual lifestyle health coaching program designed to help patients improve mobility, reduce pain and achieve lasting results through small, sustainable lifestyle changes. Patients interested in learning more about the program are encouraged to call 843-353-3460.

Through Prescribe FIT, patients are paired with a dedicated health coach who provides personalized, one-on-one guidance focused on nutrition, physical activity and healthy habits between appointments. This virtual support helps patients make gradual, achievable changes at home that address the root causes of orthopedic issues and complement their in-office care.

As of August 2025, Prescribe FIT at OrthoSC has enrolled 605 patients. Altogether, participating patients have lost over 5,500 pounds. These results highlight the program’s powerful impact on orthopedic health and overall well-being.

Key outcomes of Prescribe FIT at OrthoSC include:

  • 79% of participants have lost weight.
  • 303 patients have lowered their body mass index below 30.
  • 185 patients have achieved a 5% or greater body weight loss.
  • 15 patients reduced their BMI from over 40 to below 40.

In addition to these weight loss achievements, 77% of patients who completed the Prescribe FIT survey reported a reduction in pain and 66% saw improved mobility, further demonstrating the program’s success in enhancing overall function and quality of life.

“The results we’re seeing from Prescribe FIT speak for themselves,” said CEO of OrthoSC Andrew Wade, M.B.A., C.M.P.E. “Our patients are improving their health, reducing pain and gaining confidence in their mobility. We couldn’t be prouder of their hard work.

Patients are also sharing inspiring stories about their progress. One patient wrote in a Google review, “My great orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Gene Massey, believes Prescribe FIT is helping me greatly and could over the next six months help me return to my love of nature walks without need of surgery. What a blessing this innovation, Prescribe FIT, is for folks young and old who seek to be in the best shape possible.”

For more information about Prescribe FIT at OrthoSC or to join the program, please visit www.orthosc.com/prescribe-fit or call 843-353-3460.