On The Move Series - Beyond limitations: The power of sport with a chronic condition

How do you exercise with a chronic condition or comorbidity? Is there hope for someone with these limitations to enjoy a life of movement and how can their friends and family help them?  

Dr Elmo Pretorius is the expert that host, Ayanda Charlie, speaks to in this hope-inspiring episode of The Health Wrap: On The Move powered by Mediclinic. He is a specialist in both endocrinology and internal medicine. Hear his insights on the topic of sports and wellness for those with a comorbidity or chronic health condition.

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This podcast is produced by 2Stories for Mediclinic, written by Nicci Collier, and produced by Carol Williams with audio editing, engineering, and sound design by Kozi Mzimela and Jordyn Toohey. 

Some golden nuggets: 

[00:02:45] Warning signs for serious health conditions when exercising.

[00:05:09] How to approach exercise if you’ve been diagnosed with a chronic condition. 

[00:06:25] The benefits of sports participation for someone with a chronic condition. 

[00:07:56] Types of sports people with chronic conditions should and shouldn’t do.

[00:10:22] Considerations for someone with type two diabetes when they exercise. 

[00:12:34] Potential risks for people who exercise with comorbidities.  

[00:14:17] How a healthy lifestyle prevents chronic conditions. 

[00:17:48] How to start exercising with a recently diagnosed chronic condition.

[00:19:34] Sports tips for people with mental health issues. 

[00:22:43] The power of diet and exercise to cure lifestyle diseases.