EM379: FIRENZE - Exercise Is Medicine In MSK Rehabilitation: The Role Of Exercise In Chronic Diseases

In recent years, exercise has emerged as a true medicine, demonstrating significant effects in the prevention and treatment of a wide range of disease conditions. Research has shown that physical activity can help improve overall health, enhance quality of life, and reduce the risk of chronic diseases, such as diabetes, cardiovascular and cardiorespiratory diseases, obesity, and some cancers.

Despite growing evidence of its benefits, exercise often remains undervalued in clinical practices. The increasing incidence of musculoskeletal disorders is often accompanied by comorbidities, such as diabetes, obesity, and cardiovascular disease. It is well documented that the presence of these conditions can adversely affect the perception of pain and its evolution. Exercise, recognized in international guidelines, is emerging as a crucial strategy not only to prevent but also to effectively manage these conditions. Current research has shown that exercise can significantly improve the quality of life of patients with musculoskeletal disorders who suffer from chronic diseases, including diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and cancer. In addition, exercise as medicine also helps to reduce secondary complications given by side effects of some medications (e.g., fatigue, neuropathic pain, anxiety), disease progression (e.g., deconditioning), and physical changes (e.g., osteoporosis and sarcopenia). Through an evidence-based approach, the course aims to fill existing gaps in clinical practice and provide concrete tools to improve patient management from an active perspective.

The program is spread over two days, combining theoretical and practical sessions to explore how exercise can act as an ally in the fight against numerous diseases. During the course, we will explore scientific evidence regarding:

The benefits of exercise in chronic diseases and its role in musculoskeletal disorders

The importance of muscle strengthening, explosive strength and physical conditioning, for patients suffering from various pathological conditions (e.g., cardiovascular, diabetes, cancer)

The application of exercise as a therapeutic intervention not only to address chronic diseases, but also to manage the pain of the patient with musculoskeletal disorders

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

Recognize the crucial role of exercise as medicine

Understand the proper posology of exercise as medicine, in terms of exercise selection, volume, intensity, and progression

Adapt exercise programs to patients' individual needs, thereby improving their quality of life

By participating in this course, you will discover how exercise can becoThe program is spread over two days, combining theoretical and practical sessions to explore how exercise can act as an ally in the fight against numerous diseases. During the course, we will explore scientific evidence regarding:

The benefits of exercise in chronic diseases and its role in musculoskeletal disorders

The importance of muscle strengthening, explosive strength and physical conditioning, for patients suffering from various pathological conditions (e.g., cardiovascular, diabetes, cancer)

The application of exercise as a therapeutic intervention not only to address chronic diseases, but also to manage the pain of the patient with musculoskeletal disorders

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

Recognize the crucial role of exercise as medicine

Understand the proper posology of exercise as medicine, in terms of exercise selection, volume, intensity, and progression

Adapt exercise programs to patients' individual needs, thereby improving their quality of life

By participating in this course, you will discover how exercise can become a key element in the therapy of patients who routinely attend our clinics, revolutionizing your way of working!

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