This is the forth episode of our special podcast series exploring the Sept/Oct themed issue of the American College of Sports Medicine’s Health & Fitness Journal on professionalization and advocacy. In this episode, we’ll explore program development and implementation, with Dr. Karen Wonders, the lead author for the article in the themed issue entitled "Making Exercise as Medicine a Clinical Reality: Program Development and Implementation."
Discover how evidence-based, outcome-driven exercise programs are revolutionizing patient care, enhancing treatment compliance, and reducing healthcare utilization. Dr. Wonders offers a wealth of knowledge on integrating these programs into clinical settings, ensuring they are not only accessible and sustainable but also clinically significant.
We begin by discussing how to bridge the gap between fitness and healthcare, focusing on the creation of exercise programs that resonate with both patients and providers. Dr. Wonders shares compelling stories and successful case studies, such as a cervical cancer patient who reclaimed her quality of life through personalized exercise interventions. Learn about the challenges of applying broad exercise guidelines to specific conditions and the importance of tailored approaches. This episode is a treasure trove of insights for exercise professionals eager to make a meaningful impact. Tune in for practical strategies, real-world examples, and the promise of a healthier, more engaged patient population through the power of exercise.
Our Guest: Karen Y. Wonders, PhD, FACSM
Dr. Wonders is the Founder and CEO of Maple Tree Cancer Alliance, and Professor of Exercise Physiology at Wright State University. Through Maple Tree, she provides evidence-based exercise training to thousands of cancer survivors every month at 65 clinical locations across the US and in 16 countries. Dr. Wonders has given numerous professional presentations including a talk at TEDxDayton on Exercising through Cancer Care.
Links from this Episode:
Article: Making Exercise as Medicine a Clinical Reality Program Development and Implementation
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