Exercise as Medicine - From Lab to Practice - Translating Science into Programmatic Enhancements-Session Presentation

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The video content featured presentations on the importance of physical activity for children with disabilities and the benefits of prehabilitation in cancer care. The first presentation emphasized the need for all children, regardless of ability, to meet the same physical activity guidelines. Modifications and accommodations may be necessary to ensure safe and comfortable participation for children with disabilities. The second presentation discussed the concept of prehabilitation, which aims to improve patient outcomes and performance status prior to cancer therapy. The evidence supports the benefits of prehabilitation in various cancer types, with improved physical function, quality of life, and satisfaction with care. The presentation also highlighted a prehab program for patients with pancreatic cancer, including assessments and exercise-based interventions. The video concluded with a Q&A session addressing topics such as the accuracy of using the Kinect system for exercise tracking and integrating exercise into a busy family. Overall, the presentations provided valuable insights and highlighted the importance of physical activity in improving functional abilities and overall well-being for individuals with disabilities and cancer patients.

Keywords

physical activity

children with disabilities

prehabilitation

cancer care

physical activity guidelines

modifications

accommodations

safe participation

comfortable participation

prehabilitation benefits

patient outcomes

performance status

prehab program

pancreatic cancer

exercise-based interventions