Fit for participation - Physical activity in long term conditions. Ep #488 - a podcast by BMJ Group

This podcast discusses the new consensus statement on the risks of physical activity for people living with long term conditions. Shona Kohlhardt is joined by Dr Hamish Reid and Dr Natasha Jones, as they explain the latest findings and new recommendations from the consensus.This conversation covers:
New recommendations around patients being ‘fit for participation’How to get patients to increase their physical activity levels
How to practically overcome perceived risks and barriers to physical activityWho should be the judge of whether someone is safe enough to exercise
The potential ramifications of this statement in the broader system, focusing on the physical activity sector

The consensus: Benefits outweigh the risks: a consensus statement on the risks of physical activity for people living with long-term conditions: https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/early/2021/11/03/bjsports-2021-104281

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