Prescribing physical activity with Dr Jane Thornton (Part 1). Episode #388

In 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 1 of this 2-part podcast, Dr Thornton discusses: · Why physical activity is the single best thing we can do for our health · The evidence for physical activity prescription in primary care · The shared decision making of how to prescribe physical activity to patients · How to talk about physical activity intensity with patients Mentioned in this podcast: 23 and a half hours YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUaInS6HIGo Make Your Day Harder http://www.makeyourdayharder.com/ PA Prescription Position Statement https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/50/18/1109

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