Exercise is Medicine (EIM) is a global initiative by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) to encourage "primary care physicians and other health care providers to include physical activity when designing treatment plans and to refer patients to evidence-based exercise programs and qualified exercise professionals, especially those with the EIM credential. EIM is committed to the belief that physical activity promotes optimal health, is integral in the prevention and treatment of many medical conditions, and should be regularly assessed and included as part of health care."
While I am 100% on board with the EIM initiative, I think it needs to go further and become more practical and educational for the individual. As I finish my Master's Degree and begin to apply for my doctorate, I will be focusing on the pathophysiology and mechanisms of action of the medication known as exercise. Stay tuned!
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