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Prescribing physical activity with Dr Jane Thornton (Part 2). Episode #389
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20 minutes
Released:
Jul 11, 2019
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On this week’s BJSM podcast, BJSM deputy editor Dr Jane Thornton (T: @JaneSThornton) joins Daniel Friedman (T: @ddfriedman) to discuss physical activity counselling.
Dr Jane Thornton MD PhD is a sports medicine physician and researcher currently based in London, Canada, and is an international advocate for physical activity. She has a wealth of international experience in the field of preventative medicine, with a particular passion for promoting physical activity as both prevention and treatment of chronic disease. Alongside a super impressive medical career, Dr Thornton is also a World Champion and former Olympic rower for Canada.
In Part 2 of this 2-part podcast, Dr Thornton discusses:
· Her efforts leading the Canadian Medical Education Strategy
· Physical activity resources for clinicians and patients
· Examples for successful physical activity counselling initiatives around the world
· What SEM clinicians can start doing today to help their patients become more physically active
Mentioned in this podcast:
Make Your Day Harder http://www.makeyourdayharder.com/
PAPRICA (Switzerland) https://www.paprica.ch/
WHO Global Action Plan on Physical Activity https://www.who.int/ncds/prevention/physical-activity/gappa
In-bed cycling for patients https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/hamilton/biking-in-bed-is-good-for-icu-patients-says-new-mcmaster-study-1.3915472
Park Run https://www.parkrun.com/
PA prescription in Luxembourg http://www.sport-sante.lu/
Dr Jane Thornton MD PhD is a sports medicine physician and researcher currently based in London, Canada, and is an international advocate for physical activity. She has a wealth of international experience in the field of preventative medicine, with a particular passion for promoting physical activity as both prevention and treatment of chronic disease. Alongside a super impressive medical career, Dr Thornton is also a World Champion and former Olympic rower for Canada.
In Part 2 of this 2-part podcast, Dr Thornton discusses:
· Her efforts leading the Canadian Medical Education Strategy
· Physical activity resources for clinicians and patients
· Examples for successful physical activity counselling initiatives around the world
· What SEM clinicians can start doing today to help their patients become more physically active
Mentioned in this podcast:
Make Your Day Harder http://www.makeyourdayharder.com/
PAPRICA (Switzerland) https://www.paprica.ch/
WHO Global Action Plan on Physical Activity https://www.who.int/ncds/prevention/physical-activity/gappa
In-bed cycling for patients https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/hamilton/biking-in-bed-is-good-for-icu-patients-says-new-mcmaster-study-1.3915472
Park Run https://www.parkrun.com/
PA prescription in Luxembourg http://www.sport-sante.lu/
Released:
Jul 11, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode
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