Prescribing and dosing exercise in primary care Exercise prescription, although not part of the standard medical school curriculum, is now an essential skill in primary care. Exercise is an evidence-based treatment for osteoarthritis, back pain, tendinopathy, some cancers, depression, diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. It requires more than rudimentary understanding to successfully implement, as patients can become disheartened by temporary pain flare-ups. The need for medicinal and procedural treatment for many conditions can be reduced if proficiency in exercise prescription is developed.
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