University of Padova - Exercise in Medicine: From Functional Evaluation to Adapted Exercise Training

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Exercise in Medicine: From Functional Evaluation to Adapted Exercise Training
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Overview

Understand how exercise can prevent and treat chronic diseases as you learn how to meet the different needs of your patients.

Duration	5 weeks
Total fee	₹2,763
Mode of learning	Online
Credential	Certificate

Exercise in Medicine: From Functional Evaluation to Adapted Exercise Training

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Exercise in Medicine: From Functional Evaluation to Adapted Exercise Training
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Complete 90% of course steps and all of the assessments to earn your certificate

Exercise in Medicine: From Functional Evaluation to Adapted Exercise Training
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Current literature and guidelines clearly demonstrate that physical activity and exercise are an effective and cost-saving methods for both the prevention and treatment of different chronic diseases However, this promising treatment is currently underused in real-world healthcare settings, mostly because of a lack of information and awareness
This five-week course will help bridge this information gap and show the benefits of exercise therapy for patients with chronic diseases
Learner will learn how to integrate functional evaluation and physical exercise training into healthcare systems as a standard in patient care
This will be achieved through videos, papers, and interviews with some of the most important international experts in this field
Learner will appreciate the importance and utility of functional evaluations and learn how to design an individualised exercise prescription
This knowledge will help you explore the importance of adapting exercise training to meet the needs of people with different chronic conditions
To further help patients safely and effectively engage in exercise, learner will explore different chronic conditions such as cardiovascular, pulmonary, metabolic, and peripheral diseases
This knowledge will help you address and overcome barriers to successfully integrate exercise into healthcare systems
Learner will be guided by the specialists from the University of Padova
With their expertise, learner will finish the course knowing what's behind individualised exercise prescription and training for a variety of different patients and extreme environments