Exercise can benefit everyone’s health,
but the primary aim of this module is to use exercise to reduce pain.
Master how to:
Exercise with persistent pain
Start or progress an exercise program
Manage your own exercise program
Safe exercise
Exercise should be safe and feel good!
*If you are concerned about your health and safety with exercise, consult your doctor prior to starting*
*If you experience chest pain, excessive shortness of breath or feel faint with exercise, consult your doctor before starting*
*Read the Safe exercise topic below*
Content:
Safe Exercise – how to exercise safely when you have pain and other medical conditions
Goldilocks and exercise – not too little and not too much exercise. Two videos demonstrate the use of a very important pacing strategy for exercising with pain
Gait retraining – the why and how of walking as normally as possible (not limping or protecting your back). Includes balance exercises and videos
Steps, lunges and squats – three videos to desensitise and move your lower limbs better
Progressing exercise – how to do more
Developing an exercise plan – a guide to develop your own exercise program that will be emailed to you
