Just Move
Just Move is for individuals with chronic conditions and is a safe, evidence-based program for individuals to learn the basics of exercise and how they can incorporate movement into their everyday life. Individuals who have been diagnosed with a chronic condition (or are at risk of developing one) can participate in the 8-week program. Just Move includes two 45 min exercise classes* and one health education session per week. One of the main goals of the Just Move program is to guide and empower patients to move in ways that feel good in their own bodies and to carry that forward into activities of daily living, community exercise programs and recreation.
*Mondays are in-person at 9 am at the Edson Leisure Centre Hospitality Room, and Wednesdays are at 9 am online on Zoom.
1 to 1 appointments are focused on lifestyle counselling, exercise prescription and education. Patients will be scheduled for an initial consult including a fitness assessment in order to create a tailored plan.
Prior to being admitted to any exercise program, medical clearance will need to be established. For the Just Move group exercise program, a patient will need either a referral from a PCN physician or go through an over-the-phone screening questionnaire. A small number of patients may still need physician clearance after the over-the-phone screening. For Individualized Exercise prescription, patients will need a referral from their PCN physician.
Physical activity can reduce your risk of chronic disease, help manage an existing chronic condition, guide you in how to move and modify exercises in a way that feels good for your body and empower you to make lifestyle choices that support your health.
Contact your family doctor for a referral or call McLeod River Primary Care Network at (780) 723-2131 (Edson) or 780-779-0079 (Whitecourt) for more information or to register for this free program.
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I understand that this health session will occur in a group/individual setting via zoom and that discussions may occur regarding individually identifiable health information (my health information or the health information of other participants). I agree to keep all information regarding other patients participating private and confidential.
I understand that although participants have agreed to keep information private and confidential, there remains a risk of non-compliance and that some participants may re-disclose information shared during the visit in other settings. I acknowledge awareness of this disclosure risk and I voluntarily agree to participate in the group health session.