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Program Date: 14 June 2023
Publication Date: 07 December 2023
In this course, Dr Julie Whitney will clarify the principles of exercise to strengthen muscle, including how to optimise uptake and adherence; discuss the difference between exercise, and physical activity; and review the evidence-based muscle strengthening exercise for COPD, oncology, falls, and frailty. Originally presented live on 14 June 2023.
Clinical Academic Physiotherapist
King’s College/King’s College Hospital
London, UK
Dr Julie Whitney is a clinical academic physiotherapist specialising in aging, with a particular interest in falls, frailty, cognitive impairment and rehabilitation and exercise interventions. She is a lecturer at King’s College London, teaching undergraduate and postgraduate physiotherapy courses. She has led on two fall prevention clinical trials and contributed to a number of systematic reviews. She is currently the clinical lead for the National Inpatient Falls Audit which covers England and Wales and a member of the committee contributing to the development of NICE guidelines for fall prevention. She works clinically at King’s College Hospital leading a falls clinic and providing liaison services to care home residents.
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