The need for medicinal and procedural treatment for many conditions can be reduced if proficiency in exercise prescription is developed.
The rationale for promoting exercise for both primary and secondary health prevention benefits is unequivocal.
This article describes the need for real-time information about high-risk psychoactive medicines, and the development of SafeScript.
This paper aims to provide GPs with the tools to perform a basic exercise assessment with children and adolescents and an understanding of the core principles of exercise prescription.
Exercise is a critical protective factor for most chronic medical conditions and is strongly recommended during pregnancy and the postpartum period.
The isolation period affects individuals’ physical activity levels, with results indicating minimal activity levels in the general population.
Physical exercise can lead to improvements in positive, negative and cognitive symptoms, as well as in somatic comorbidities, global functioning and quality of life.
Evidence suggests that exercise has a significant therapeutic effect in the management of cancer.
Exercise is a safe and effective treatment modality to assist in the control of glucose levels and reduce complications for individuals with type 2 diabetes.
Physical inactivity is a major modifiable contributor to the global burden of cardiovascular disease morbidity and mortality.
This paper provides a summary of the evidence supporting the use of PCSK9 inhibitors and siRNA, with relevant recommendations from consensus guidelines.
It is reasonable to consider including exercise-based services in the care team to enable patients with non-specific chronic low back pain to transition to self-management.
Australians want to exercise more, but change can be challenging. Persistent, gentle, evidence-based support can help these resolutions become reality.
This paper provides an overview of exercise care in general practice to support sustained solutions for patients living with chronic disease.