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S25--Might as Well Jump! Exercise by the Experts

Saturday, September 28, 2024
10:15 AM – 12:15 PM ET
Location:153 A-C

Recorded Session

The topic of exercise remains a top priority for people with CF, their families/care givers, and care teams. During the Symposium, you will hear from a panel of internationally recognized experts who have committed their careers to advance our understanding of exercise in CF. Insights into the 1) ongoing barriers to exercise in the CFTR modulator era, 2) use of digital health technology and remote exercise in CF, 3) perception of exercise in CF and utilization of additional measures of lung health following exercise will be explored. A panel discussion with all of our experts will follow the presentations. Prepare to be stimulated and continue the quest to further our understanding of how beneficial exercise can be in CF.

Learning Objectives:

  • Discuss the benefits of exercise for PwCF.
  • Review the benefits of exercise for PwCF and the barriers to exercise that individuals face while on CFTR modulators.
  • Discuss if digital health technologies and remote exercise options could provide opportunities for PwCF.
  • Summarize how the perception of exercise in PwCF could affect their ability to exercise.

Presentations:

  • 10:15 AM – 12:15 PM ET
    S25.1- Virtual Exercise & Digital Health Technologies in CF Management

    Speaker: Lisa Morrison, BSc – West of Scotland Adult CF Unit, Queen Elizabeth University Hospital Glasgow

  • 10:15 AM – 12:15 PM ET
    S25.2- Evolving Care in a Post-modulator World: Should Exercise Replace Traditional Airway Clearance?

    Speaker: Joel D. Mermis, MD – University of Kansas Medical Center

  • 10:15 AM – 12:15 PM ET
    S25.3- Ongoing Barriers to Exercise in the CFTR Modulator Era

    Speaker: Jennifer L. Taylor-Cousar, MD (she/her/hers) – National Jewish Health