PECP Conference

Perspectives on Exercise in Clinical Populations Conference 2023

22nd August 2023

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PECP is a multidisciplinary conference bringing together perspectives on the benefits and risks of exercise for clinical populations from academics, exercise practitioners, individuals with lived experiences, and charities.

Join us in August at @UA92MCR #pecp2023

[Neuro Heroes @theneuroheroes]

Great to see everyone giving the sit to stand challenge their all as Neuro Heroes spoke virtually at the @PECP_Conference Thanks for the invite!

[Morelife @team_morelife]

We did a flash talk yesterday at @PECP_Conference showcasing MoreLife's 6-week pilot programme supporting individuals through Acceptance And Commitment Therapy (ACT) intervention, supporting them to be more active.
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[Katherine Mortimer @KatherineMort4]

I enjoyed attending the @PECP_Conference yesterday, was great to present my poster and listen to some wonderful talks from exciting science to moving lived experiences. Thankyou!

[Toni @1ToniHall]

Big thanks to the brilliant minds behind @PECP_Conference! 🙏🌟
Every speaker was absolutely fantastic and I had an amazing day!
For me, the highlight was @DancingwithDem2. Think it’s fair to say they stole our hearts. 💖 There wasn't a dry eye in the room 👏
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[Chris Gaffney @cgaffneyphd]

Really enjoyed speaking at the @PECP_Conference today on exercise as medicine. Great conference and great venue @UA92MCR - thanks for the invite @Lettie_wareing_ and thanks for the tour of the fantastic facilities @DrEoinMurray!

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Closing the day we have @cgaffneyphd talking about Exercise Across the Lifespan

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We now have Tori Sprung @torisprung who is heading up our theme: Exercise for Women’s Health 🚺

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@flow_kelly1980 is now sharing his inspirational story of exercise and eating and disordered

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Danika is followed by the inspirational Bryony Rowe talking about her experiences of exercise and eating disorders

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Danika Quesnel from the University of Toronto is now going to talk to us about exercise and eating disorders

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And now we have the incredible @theneuroheroes putting us through our paces whilst they talk about exercise for people living with MS

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Now we are hearing from the inspirational Garen Williams from @SportParkinsons about his experiences of exercise and living with Parkinson’s and the work of Sport Parkinson’s

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What’s unique about PECP?

We don’t just tell- we SHOW

Thank you @DancingwithDem2 for demonstrating some of your fabulous dances for people living with dementia

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We now have our keynote speech from @ProfJohnBuckley as part of our theme: Implementing Exercise Interventions in the Cardiovascular Population

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@undefeatable are now joining us online to talk about their work in promoting exercise for people with long-term health conditions and the potential barriers they face #PECP2023

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Carrying on our theme of Exercise for Mental Health Conditions we have Sam Joughin from @we_cic talking about their work providing exercise interventions for those living with mental health conditions

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PECP 2023 is kicking off with Dr Joseph Firth from the University of Manchester who is talking about exercise for mental health conditions 🧠

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Tomorrow!

We hope you are all as excited as we are!

Reminder that doors open at 8.30am for a 9am start. We have a day jam packed full of exciting talks and demonstrations and we can't wait to see you all there.

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Our programme is now available to download at: https://t.co/35WffIn8Z9

If you have registered for PECP 2023, please check your emails as important information has been sent around! If you have not received an email, please notify us.

6 days to go!

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We are lucky to be joined by @undefeatable , @theneuroheroes , @SportParkinsons , @DancingwithDem2 , @flow_kelly1980, @we_cic , and Bryony Rowe who will give their views, from their own experiences, on exercise for different clinical groups and any barriers/risks they face.

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What is unique about PECP? 1/2

We aim to explore multidisciplinary perspectives on the benefits and risks of exercise in different clinical populations. Therefore, we will feature talks from expert academics AND exercise practitioners or people with lived experience.

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