Prescribing physical activity with Dr Jane Thornton (Part 2). Episode #389

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/