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Physical activity

How to develop your exercise

If you’re somebody who is actively exercising, are there any changes you need to make?

Carol Keen, clinical specialist physiotherapist at the Sheffield Pulmonary Vascular Disease Unit, talks about the importance of exercising when you have PH, and the different types of activities you can do.

Busting myths around exercise

Carol Keen, clinical specialist physiotherapist at the Sheffield Pulmonary Vascular Disease Unit, runs through some common misconceptions about getting active which lead people to think they can’t do any exercise.

Moving for weight loss

If you have PH and are overweight, exercise can help you lose weight which in turn can help your breathlessness.

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Physical activity

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How to develop your exercise

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Busting myths around exercise

Moving for weight loss

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How to develop your exercise

The importance of exercise

Busting myths around exercise

Moving for weight loss

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