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Exercise as Medicine: Prescribing Movement in Medical Treatment

Exercise as Medicine: Prescribing Movement in Medical Treatment

Update: 2025-05-02
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Join Webb Smith, PhD, as he delves into the vital role of exercise in childhood health, discussing how incorporating physical activity into medical treatment plans can lead to improved health outcomes. This episode uncovers the necessity of exercise for growing children and how it can potentially be prescribed just like medication for chronic conditions.

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Exercise as Medicine: Prescribing Movement in Medical Treatment

Exercise as Medicine: Prescribing Movement in Medical Treatment

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