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Harlem Word: Martha Eddy talks to us about her exercise program designed for illness and injury survivors
Dr. Martha Eddy, CMA, EdD, exercise physiologist and movement therapist, is the founder and director of Movement for Life and designer of a special dance-exercise program for cancer survivors called Moving On that includes gentle stretching and aerobics. She has created several different aerobic and dance programs that are taught throughout Manhattan and Queens. The most well known is Moving On for women living with breast cancer. It has been featured on NY1, CNN, and CBS news. The Movement for Life programs are helpful for anyone trying to improve their physical health. Here she talks about Moving On aerobics.
Did you know...about common sports injuries and how to treat them?
So you're well on your way to adding physical activity as a regular part of your lifestyle. Great! Unfortunately, an injury got in the way. Now what do you do? When should you see a doctor? Do you need to stop exercising?