Managing Your Health - Exercising with Chronic Conditions and Pain

In this 1.5-hour online webinar, led by accredited Exercise Physiologist Dylan Grubb, participants will gain valuable insights and practical tools for safely incorporating exercise into their daily routine, even while managing chronic conditions and/or chronic pain. Whether you're living with arthritis, diabetes, heart disease, or any other long-term health condition, this session will provide you with the knowledge and strategies you need to move confidently and effectively. 

What you’ll learn: 

• Understanding Chronic Conditions and Exercise: Discover how chronic conditions can affect the body and how exercise can help improve quality of life, reduce symptoms, and manage long-term health.

• Understanding Chronic Pain and Exercise: Explore how chronic pain affects the body, the role of exercise in managing pain, and effective strategies to improve mobility and quality of life through tailored physical activity.

• Exercise Guidelines for Safety and Effectiveness: Learn evidence-based recommendations on the types, intensity, and duration of exercise suitable for various chronic conditions. Our expert Exercise Physiologist will guide you on how to modify exercises to meet your specific needs. 

• Building a Sustainable Exercise Routine: Get some tips on how to develop a personalised exercise plan that fits your lifestyle and goals, including advice on staying motivated and avoiding common exercise barriers. 

• Interactive Q&A: Have your questions answered in the Q&A session after the main presentation.

• Exercise and Wellness Resources: Walk away equipped with resources and tools, plus recommendations for additional support or classes you can explore post-webinar. 

For more information on this or other free health seminars provided by the Health Care Consumers’ Association of the ACT contact: adminofficer@hcca.org.au or phone: 6230 7800.