Physical Activity in Long-term Conditions
Event Overview
Join us for an engaging and insightful day focused on the transformative role of physical activity in managing long-term and complex health conditions. Over the course of the day there will be a number of sessions exploring innovation, integration, and impact in Exercise Medicine.
When: Tuesday 18th November
Where: The Royal Armouries, Leeds
This ticket day event is part of the BASEM 2025 Annual Conference, but tickets to the full conference are not included in this booking. Head to the BASEM conference page to book your place at the full conference.
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Agenda
What to expect on the day
Session Chair:
Dr Natasha Jones
Session Description:
This session highlights the powerful impact of physical activity for individuals with complex health conditions. It will explore the latest tools in exercise medicine and address the real-world challenges of integrating movement into long-term care strategies.
Session Chair:
Prof Sanjay Sharma
Session Description:
This session features leading experts who will guide attendees through the evolution of cardiac screening in sport. It will cover key developments, ongoing challenges, and future directions, with a focused learning opportunity using Moving Medicine’s module on hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.
Session Chair:
Dr Ed Appleby
Session Description:
This expert-led discussion will explore the complexities of cardiac screening, weighing the risks and benefits for individuals with long-term and cardiac conditions. The panel will examine ethical considerations, clinical implications, and future directions for screening practices in diverse populations.
Featured Speakers
Dr Natasha Jones initially qualified from St Bartholomews Medical School, London in 1992 and became a General practitioner in 1997. After 8 years of General practice, she went on to pursue her personal interest in Sport and Exercise Medicine and became a consultant in Oxford in 2010.
Dr Jones is currently an experienced sport and exercise medicine consultant working for the Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. She has also worked for many years for the English Institute of Sport and has looked after athletes in a wide variety of Olympic and Paralympic Sports.
Dr Jones previously served as Vice President of the Faculty, and has for many years led the physical activity agenda for the Faculty as Clinical Lead of our award-winning Moving Medicine initiative.
Dr Jones enjoys sailing, cycling and running in her spare time.