Disease Considerations

As a health coach, you are well equipped to support patients and their healthcare providers with the management of a variety of chronic conditions, especially when lifestyle modification is part of the treatment plan. In this article, learn useful tips and strategies for coaching people with specific health conditions.

The Osteoarthritis Action Alliance's Physical Activity Implementation Guide outlines strategies to help people and organizations that work in six key sectors to improve access to physical activity programs and resources for adults with OA.

Learn about the new blood pressure guidelines and the impacts that they have had. Last year was the first time they were updated since 2003.

Diabetes has become increasingly common in the United States, which means that, as a health and fitness professional, you likely work with clients who have type 2 diabetes. To kick off Diabetes Awareness Month, here are six important factors to consider when working with clients with type 2 diabetes.

As a health and fitness professional, working with clients who experience one or more chronic disease conditions presents unique and serious challenges. This article discusses the basic principles and considerations associated with the following chronic disease types: cancer, diabetes, disabilities, hypothyroidism, asthma, COPD, arthritis and osteoporosis.