Diabetes & Liver Health Exercise Program

Physical exercise has been shown to have positive effects in both diabetes and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) related therapeutic intervention strategies. This program designed by Nadia Philipenko BSc Kin, MPT is specifically for people with diabetes and/or NAFLD, and incorporates both aerobic and resistance training exercise.

Program goals: lose weight, build exercise independence and confidence, and promote active living.

Specifics:

• Warm up
• Interval style training
• Whole body joint mobility and stretching
• Upper body, lower body, and core strengthening
• Lifting technique and strength
• *Specific individual modifications provided

 
2:00 - 3:00 PM (Wednesday & Friday)
Start Date: Week of October 4, 2021

• 60 minute small group exercise sessions two times per week for 8 weeks (24 classes)
• Includes a private half hour consultation with program physiotherapist and leader prior to program start date (must schedule this at time of sign up/prior to class start date)

Because this program is administered under the direct supervision of a physiotherapist, it can be claimed through most insurance companies as physiotherapy.

Contact the clinic for more information and pricing!

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