ALBERTA CENTRE FOR ACTIVE LIVING


WELLSPRING DECEMBER 2008 NOW AVAILABLE

The December 2008 issue of WellSpring is now available.

In this issue: "Breathing Easier with Telehealth Pulmonary Rehabilitation"

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a common lung disorder most
often caused by smoking. Pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) is an effective way
to treat COPD, but currently in Canada there are enough PR programs to serve
only 1.2 per cent of the COPD population. Also, patients in rural areas have
the least access to PR.

This WellSpring looks at a pilot PR program delivered to rural areas in
Alberta via Telehealth videoconference technology.

The following topics are covered:
- Background on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) 
- How pulmonary rehabilitation helps 
- Pulmonary rehabilitation via Telehealth 
- Evaluation of Telehealth pulmonary rehabilitation 


OTHER NEWS FROM THE ALBERTA CENTRE FOR ACTIVE LIVING


CHECK OUT OUR NEW COLLECTION OF ACTIVE LIVING FEATURE ARTICLES

Originally developed for the Canadian Health Network, these articles are now
posted on the Centre's website and available in both English and French. 

Find articles on topics such as how people can stay active in the winter and
how teenage girls can be physically active and still be "cool."

http://www.centre4activeliving.ca/publications/chn/feature-articles


MARK YOUR CALENDARS: MOTHERS IN MOTION WORKSHOP FEBRUARY 12

The Centre is hosting this free workshop offered by the Canadian Association
for the Advancement of Women and Sport and Physical Activity (CAAWS). The
workshop is for practitioners who work with women of low socio-economic
status, and it will be delivered in both English and French.

February 12, 2009, in Edmonton.

More information will be available on the Centre website in 2009. For
general information on the Mothers in Motion program, visit:

http://www.caaws.ca/mothersinmotion/home_e.html


STAY ACTIVE WITH WINTERACTIVE

WinterActive is a campaign that encourages Canadians of all ages to get up,
go out and remain active in the wintertime.

January 15 - February 27, 2009, across Canada.

http://www.winteractive.org


SEASON'S GREETINGS!

The staff of the Alberta Centre for Active Living wishes a happy holiday to
you and yours.

http://www.centre4activeliving.ca/christmas.html


PHYSICAL ACTIVITY INFORMATION ROUND-UP

Every week, the Centre rounds up recent research, resources and stories in
the media about physical activity.

http://www.centre4activeliving.ca/library/roundup/index.html


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ABOUT US

The Alberta Centre for Active Living is affiliated with the University of
Alberta Faculty of Physical Education and Recreation and is supported by the
Alberta Sport, Recreation, Parks & Wildlife Foundation and the Government of
Alberta. 

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