EIMM has shown great enterprise, improving in our activities of consultancy, training and development of the EIM program in Malaysia. We aspire that our young leaders continue with their great endeavour by spreading the language of EIM and involving the medical faculties and organizations in Malaysia.
The coming together of our teaching faculties with the involvement of all General Practitioners gathering strength to pursue our philosophy will strengthen our resolve which is:
“Some exercise is better than no exercise” and “Exercise is a vital sign in medical examination”
Dr. Sivashanmuganathan A/L Saga Thavan, Director
About Us
Our mission is to encourage physicians and other health care providers to include physical activity when designing treatment plans.
The vision of Exercise is Medicine® (EIM), a global health initiative managed by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), is to make physical activity assessment and promotion a standard in clinical care, connecting health care with evidence-based physical activity resources for people everywhere and of all abilities.
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Membership is open to any healthcare Provider, exercise professional, physiotherapist and public interested in the field of exercise medicine.
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In Loving Memory of EIM Malaysia Founder
Exercise is Medicine Malaysia (EIMM) extends our deepest condolences to the family of the late Dr. Sudhananthan Kanthaswamy on his passing.
Dr. Sudha was a true gentleman, a respected colleague, and a valued friend to many within our community. As a founding member and former President of Exercise is Medicine Malaysia, his dedication, leadership, and unwavering commitment to promoting the role of physical activity in health have left a lasting impact on our society.
His vision and contributions played an important role in shaping the growth and direction of Exercise is Medicine Malaysia. He will always be remembered with great respect, admiration, and gratitude by all who had the privilege of working with him.
On behalf of the EIMM EXCO Committee and members, we extend our heartfelt sympathies to his family and loved ones during this difficult time.
May his soul rest in peace.
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Call to Action
Exercise is Medicine® Malaysia is encouraging healthcare providers to make exercise assessment and physical activity a part of interaction with every patient on each visit, when appropriate.
Resources and tools, such as educational materials and an action guide, will be provided to guide healthcare, allied and fitness professionals on how to prescribe physical activity in the ‘right dosage’ to prevent, treat and manage more than 20 common chronic health conditions for patients.
Exercise is Medicine® Malaysia have already rolled out workshops for healthcare and fitness professionals to train them on the principles and recommended protocols. EIMM aims to train at least 1000 primary care physicians and fitness professionals in Malaysia by 2025.
Exercise is Medicine® Malaysia aims to establish Physical Activity as a Vital Sign, with health care providers routinely discussing it with each of their patients. In Addition, the physician to either prescribe appropriate physical activity to each patient or to refer the patient to a certified healthcare provider and fitness professional for exercise prescription or exercise supervision. Furthermore, we aim to put in place a framework for allied health and fitness professionals to work with physicians in implementing the exercise plan.
As for the public, to begin to ask for and expect physicians to discuss physical activity during each office visit.
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