If you have a chronic disease - such as heart disease, diabetes, asthma, or back or joint pain, exercise can have important health benefits.
Our expert discusses ACSM's Exercise Management for Persons With Chronic Diseases and Disabilities, and how it can help you to live with a chronic condition.
Regular exercise can help you manage symptoms and improve your health.
Can Physical Activity Help Manage Your Chronic Condition?
Regular exercise can help you manage symptoms of chronic disease and help you feel better.
Additional Info
- Segment Number: 4
- Audio File: train_your_body/1303tb2d.mp3
- Featured Speaker: Deborah Redder
- Organization: ACSM
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Guest Bio:
Deborah Redder is an ACSM/Exercise is Medicine (EIM) Network Builders Team Advisor and Program Director for the EIM Network's Physical Activity Intervention Program. She has degrees in health, physical education and exercise science, and serves as a Master Trainer for the Stanford Chronic Disease Self-Management Program. Deborah's achievements include: creator of the SilverSneakers(r) Group Exercise Program, two-time recipient of the International Council on Active Aging's Innovation Award and winner of the Healthways ACE Award for Impact.
- Length (mins): 10
- Waiver Received: Yes
- Host: Melanie Cole, MS
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