Exercising With CF: 4 Moves You Can Do From Home

by Wendy Henderson | September 28, 2017

Exercising and maintaining good health is encouraged for everyone, but when it comes to cystic fibrosis (CF) patients, regular exercise has been shown to have an even bigger impact. It’s believed that exercise can help reduce lung-function decline and help keep stress levels low and improve sleep.

These videos from the Cystic Fibrosis Trust demonstrate how to do four exercises that have been specifically selected for people with CF:

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