Exercise prescription
Weekly movement targets, strength training, and safety tips.
Last reviewed January 4, 2026
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Provide clear weekly targets, plus tips to start small and build safely. Encourage patients to check in if symptoms arise during exercise.
Safety-net wording
Plain-language return precautions you can say as written:
“If symptoms get worse, new warning signs appear, or you cannot follow the plan from this visit, seek urgent care now.”
- Point to the warning signs printed in the handout.
- Confirm follow-up timing and where to go after hours.
- Document that return precautions were reviewed and understood.
Source
Original handout created for DrSonia. Activity targets align with Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology guidance.
References
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