For people with cystic fibrosis, getting “back” into shape is a common occurrence. Because of the nature of the disease, patients often experience set backs in both their health and fitness routines. But, exercise is an important and essential part of remaining compliant with treatments...
For people with cystic fibrosis, getting “back” into shape is a common occurrence. Because of the nature of the disease, patients often experience set backs in both their health and fitness routines. But, exercise is an important and essential part of remaining compliant with treatments...
For people with cystic fibrosis, getting “back” into shape is a common occurrence. Because of the nature of the disease, patients often experience set backs in both their health and fitness routines. But, exercise is an important and essential part of remaining compliant with treatments...
As all post-transplant patients know, exercising outdoors can be a daunting task because of the danger of too much sun exposure. To solve this issue, Jerry wears lots of sunscreen, a sun-blocking hat, and often works out using a medicine ball somewhere in the shade....
In this Cystic Fibrosis Wind Sprint, Jerry Cahill gives his tips and tricks for managing CFRD post-transplant. He finds that checking his sugars pre and post workout helps him keep his sugars stable. He also keeps water, candy, and sugar pills in his car in...
In this Cystic Fibrosis Wind Sprint, Jerry Cahill talks about the importance of never missing your medication, especially post-transplant. To help him keep track of his meds, Jerry keeps color coordinated pill cases in his car with extra doses of medications in case he ever...
Jerry keeps all of his medications in the same area of his kitchen and numbers all of the bottles to stay consistent when filling his pill cases and tray each week. Before touching any of his meds, he makes sure to sterilize his hands with...
Jerry shares his organizational habits for using his nebulizers, spirometer, and testing his oxygen levels. By storing his treatments in the same space and cleaning them the same way every time, he is able to stick to a routine that works for his schedule. This Wind...
In this wind sprint, Jerry demonstrates the 5-minute total body workout that he tries to do five times a day while in the hospital. Always remember – no matter what workout you do, use gloves and sanitizer for a clean and safe environment! This Wind Sprint...
In order to stay fit and healthy during an extended hospital stay, Jerry is sure to stretch every single day. He reviews his favorite techniques in this latest wind sprint. Always remember – no matter what workout you do, use gloves and sanitizer for a...