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Exercise is Medicine SA

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Exercise is Medicine SA

To make exercise a standard preventive measure for many chronic diseases among the population of South Africa Program Elements

Area 1. Area 2. Area 3. Area 4.

Our Vision

To make physical activity and exercise a standard part of a global disease prevention and treatment medical paradigm. For physical activity to be considered by all health care providers as a vital sign in every patient visit, and that patients are effectively counseled and referred as to their physical activity and health needs, thus leading to overall improvement in the public's health and long-term reduction in health care cost. Exercise is Medicine will be a sustainable global initiative that:
Creates broad awareness that exercise is indeed medicine. Makes "level of physical activity" a standard vital sign question in each patient visit. Helps physicians and other health care providers to become consistently effective in counseling and referring patients as to their physical activity needs. Leads to policy changes in public and private sectors that support physical activity counseling and referrals in clinical settings. Produces an expectation among the public and patients that their health care providers should and will ask about and prescribe exercise. Appropriately encourages physicians and other health care providers to be physically active themselves. Guiding Principles

Exercise and physical activity are important to health and the prevention and treatment of many chronic diseases. More should be done to address physical activity and exercise in health care settings. Multi-organizational efforts to bring a greater focus on physical activity and exercise in health care settings are encouraged. Make available tools, training, and referral mechanisms for physicians and other health care providers. Strengthen the science and evidence for the efficacy of exercise prescription in healthcare settings. Pursue policy interventions that support Exercise is Medicine. Stage patient advocacy and marketing campaigns

Area 5. Build coalitions and partnerships. Area 6. Identify, develop, and disseminate "what works" models for patients as well as entire communities. Area 7. Create a Web site with strategy, content, and functions that support all the program elements of Exercise Is Medicine.

14/04/2025

🎉 Exciting Announcement! Please join us in warmly welcoming Dr. Hajira Mashego to the Exercise is Medicine South Africa Board!

As Director of Sport and Recreation with a PhD in Human Movement Science, MSc in Public Health, and BSc in Physiotherapy, Dr. Mashego brings incredible expertise. She'll focus on engaging and educating healthcare providers to better integrate exercise into healthcare practices. Welcome aboard, Dr. Mashego!

12/02/2025

With over 20 years of experience in physiotherapy and a private practice boasting six locations, Samantha Dunbar is an invaluable addition to the EIM board, where she shares her dedication to lifelong learning, mentorship, and community involvement.

10/02/2025

Can exercise really make a difference in cancer outcomes? YES!!

New research discussed on 702 shows a link between regular exercise prior to diagnosis and reduced cancer progression and mortality. This , learn more about the importance of physical activity and how Fitpro-The Institute of Fitness Professionals will be supporting this with a new Exercise is Medicine module in 2025. Check out our blog for the full story:

https://fitpro.co.za/world-cancer-702/

Radio 702: World Cancer Day. Regular exercise preceding cancer diagnosis linked to lower likelihood of cancer progression and death.

16/01/2025

Meet Lee Archer, co-owner of Fitpro-The Institute of Fitness Professionals🎓 Lee holds an (Hons) in Sport Science and is passionate about helping you achieve your fitness career goals. As a board member of Exercise is Medicine South Africa, she brings valuable expertise to our team 🩺

18/11/2024

Meet EIM board member Dr. Van Zuydam, a Sports and Exercise Medicine physician passionate about preventative medicine and digital health!!

As the Chief medical and Innovations Officer at Steove and former Tour De France and World team Dr- he is revolutionizing the way we approach health and performance!!! 🩺🚴🏻

22/10/2024

We are proud to have Prof. D Constantinou, a leading expert in Sport and Exercise Medicine, as part of the Exercise is Medicine South Africa Board. His research and expertise are invaluable to our community!!!

08/10/2024

EIM SA proudly presents its leadership team! In the upcoming weeks, we will highlight our board members, beginning with Prof Georgia Torres who will be passing the Chairperson position to Maggie Da Silva 💥

03/10/2024

Makes you think?? …………… Exercise is Medicine!!! 💊 The ultimate prescription for a happier, longer and healthier lifestyle! 🧘

How will you spend your last 10 years of life? The choice is yours.

01/06/2024

Congratulations to Prof Georgia Torres And Prof Demitri Constantinou on their presentation at the 2024 American College of Sports Medicine Global Meeting!!

19/05/2024

🚨 The ‘weekend warrior’ strikes again 👊 ✅

More evidence that the risk of death is reduced in people who exercise once or twice per week! 📉 🤯

NEW ➡️ https://bit.ly/3JYBlsc

22/03/2024

📣 All health professionals should talk about physical activity with patients 🏃‍♀️ 🗣

How far and wide can we share this NEW ? 👀

Link 👉 https://bit.ly/3ILXusW

06/03/2024

🚨 NEW BJSM Blog:

Exercise During Cancer Treatment - A Key Factor in Reducing Hospitalisation 🏃‍♀️🏥

➡️ Bitesize digest of a recent systematic review
➡️ What effect does exercise have on clinical outcomes?
➡️ Is it safe?

READ HERE 👉 https://bit.ly/3PumOaX

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Sandton
2165

Opening Hours

Monday	09:00 - 16:00
Tuesday	09:00 - 16:00
Wednesday	09:00 - 16:00
Thursday	09:00 - 16:00
Friday	09:00 - 16:00

Website

http://www.fitpro.co.za/

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