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Action Radiotherapy was launched in the House of Lords in July 2010. It grew out of the Academic Clinical Oncology and Radiobiology Research Network (ACORRN) which was launched initially by the National Cancer Research Institute in 2005 to harness the power of the radiation research base in the UK.

Action Radiotherapy receives no government or other funding and its activities are entirely dependent on charitable donations.

What is the Academic Clinical Oncology and Radiobiology Research Network and why is it important?

Created by: Action Radiotherapy

Genesis of the Academic Clinical Oncology and Radiobiology Research Network

Created by: Action Radiotherapy

What are the main achievements of the Academic Clinical Oncology and Radiobiology Research Network?

Created by: Action Radiotherapy

What has been the legacy after the Olympic Games that took place in London in 2012?

London 2012 and its health benefits for the wider population

Created by: Mike Farrar

How should governments invest to promote public health?

Created by: Steven Blair

Legacy of London 2012

Created by: Professor Mike Loosemore

Legacy of big sport events for the community

Created by: Steven Blair

The Conference had worldwide experts dealing with the different aspects of the importance of exercise.

Steven Blair

Distinguished Professor Emeritus, Faculty Affiliate, Prevention Research Center

Liz Joy

Medical Director, Community Health, Health Promotion and Wellness, Food and Nutrition

Professor Mike Loosemore

Lead Consultant in Sport and Exercise Medicine at the Institute of Sport, Exercise and Health

Mike Farrar

Independent management consultant

All of my videos about the conference.

How does the new NHS expect to tap into the sport-health nexus?

Created by: Mike Farrar

What is your role as the NHS Commissioner for Sport and Health?

Created by: Mike Farrar

What are the benefits of encouraging sport?

Created by: Mike Farrar

London 2012 and its health benefits for the wider population

Created by: Mike Farrar

How can it be proved that the exercise agenda is having the desired results?

Created by: Mike Farrar

Does the UK have the infrastructure to cope with a significant surge in people participating in sport?

Created by: Mike Farrar

How many and how many more need to participate in sport on a regular basis for the health of the nation to improve?

Created by: Mike Farrar

Exercise and physical activity as a platform for a healthier lifestyle

Created by: Mike Farrar

How can you tranform the UK reactive healthcare system into a pro-active one?

Created by: Mike Farrar

Is the growing image of sport a problem for your mandate of linking sport with healthy living?

Created by: Mike Farrar

Governments at the local, regional and national levels are challenged by dramatic increases in the frequency of chronic diseases, obesity and sedentary lifestyles. Physical inactivity is a major contributor to these problems.

Promoting physical activity requires the involvement and cooperation of all levels of government (national, regional and local), with clear roles and commitments for each level.

How can exercise be encouraged and sustained in the community?

Created by: Liz Joy

What are the benefits of encouraging sport?

Created by: Mike Farrar

How should governments invest to promote public health?

Created by: Steven Blair

How can it be proved that the exercise agenda is having the desired results?

Created by: Mike Farrar

Chronic non communicable diseases (NCDs) are cancers, cardiovascular diseases, respiratory conditions and type2 diabetes, four of the biggest killers that have emerged as one of the greatest social and economic development challenges of this century.

Sedentary lifestyles lead to weight gain, higher blood sugar and blood pressure levels, which increase your risk of heart disease, diabetes, obesity and cancer compared with those who sit less.

What are the benefits of exercise for people with chronic diseases?

Created by: Steven Blair

How does exercise help people with chronic diseases?

Created by: Liz Joy

What evidence is there that exercise has therapeutic benefits for people with chronic disease?

Created by: Steven Blair

This two day international conference brought together experts, leaders and innovators working in exercise medicine to discuss their latest research. Delegates left the conference with an increased understanding of how to encourage physical activity within their communities, and help beat the biggest public health issue of our time.

Objectives of the Exercise Medicine conference

Created by: Professor Mike Loosemore

What would you like delegates to do when the conference is over?

Created by: Professor Mike Loosemore

What are the messages that the delegates should take home from the conference?

Created by: Professor Mike Loosemore

What are the next steps after the Exercise Medicine conference?

Created by: Professor Mike Loosemore

Exercise is Medicine is an initiative focused on encouraging primary care physicians and other health care providers to include exercise when designing treatment plans for patients. Exercise is Medicine is committed to the belief that exercise and physical activity are integral to the prevention and treatment of chronic disease and should be regularly assessed as part of medical care. Along with the National Physical Activity Plan, Exercise is Medicine strives to make physical activity a “vital sign” that is routinely assessed at every patient interaction with a health care provider.

My interest in Exercise is Medicine

Created by: Steven Blair

What is meant by "Exercise is Medicine"?

Created by: Professor Mike Loosemore

How did you become interested in Exercise is Medicine?

Created by: Liz Joy

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