Research has shown the positive
health benefits of regular exercise on our mind and
body. However, despite this most of us need encouragement
and support to take the first steps.
The fitness industry has been successful in enticing
the healthy and active young adults to participate in
exercise while other inactive groups have drawn limited
attention. This is where the GP Referral Programme has
the potential to play an important role in encouraging
patients of all ages to increase their level of physical
activity.
GP referrals can be for a variety of reasons, but they
all have one thing in common - the person requires the
services of a trained professional to design a safe
and effective exercise programme.
The GP Referral Exercise Programme is a 12 week exercise
programme based at the Easy
Exercise Centre in Winnington, Northwich for people
who have any of the following medical conditions:-
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- Angina
- Obesity
- Musculo-skeletal problems
- Arthritis
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- Mild to moderate depression
- Lower back problems
- Asthma
- plus many other conditions
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A health professional e.g.GPs, Practice Nurses, Physiotherapists,
Occupational Therapists etc. will complete a Pre Assessment
Registration Questionnaire (PARQ) referral form which
is based upon questions relating to your medical condition.
On production of this questionnaire an activity programme
will then be developed for you.
Referred individuals attend the Easy
Exercise Centre in Winnington, Northwich at supervised
times to ensure safe and effective exercise. The cost
of the programme varies dependent upon the needs of
the client but is typically between £55 - £65
for the 12 weeks.
If you live in the Northwich or Winsford areas of Cheshire
and are interested in an individually developed GP Exercise
Referral programme by a qualified Wright
Foundation Referral Programme Consultant.
Please contact Barbara
by email or telephone on
07768 067914. |
