{"podcast":{"title":"The Movement Prescription","slug":"the-movement-prescription-6597425","podcast_index_feed_id":6597425,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/movementprescription/","website_url":"https://themovementprescription.co.uk/","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/73ca30ba-3038-4d27-8095-006ce9a9f172/7hm1lakmvzlcisebx6hibiwqv4s5.jpg","author":"British Society of Lifestyle Medicine","episode_count":35,"summary":"Welcome to The Movement Prescription, the podcast where movement meets medicine. Hosted by three dynamic GPs, Dr. Callum Leese, Dr. Suzy Scarlett, and Dr. Hussain Al-Zubaidi, this show is your go-to resource for understanding the transformative power of physical activity in healthcare. Backed by the British Society of Lifestyle Medicine, The Movement Prescription shares the society's bold vision: transforming healthcare and tackling health inequalities through the principles of lifestyle medicine. Designed for everyone but with health professionals in mind, this podcast aims to educate, inspire, and empower listeners to integrate physical activity into healthcare settings. Whether you're a clinician, a health advocate, or someone passionate about promoting well-being, our episodes offer actionable insights, real-world examples, and expert interviews. In Season Two, we dive deeper, challenging misconceptions about physical activity and exploring innovative ways to address it across diverse healthcare scenarios, including for disease-specific groups. Join us as we unlock the potential of movement to revolutionize health and bridge the gaps in healthcare for a healthier, more equitab…","last_synced_at":"2026-06-25T00:18:01.356000+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-movement-prescription-6597425"},"episode":{"title":"Reframing the Perioperative Period: Movement as Standard Surgical Care","slug":"reframing-the-perioperative-period-movement-as-standard-surgical-care","published_at":"2026-06-24T11:15:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-movement-prescription-6597425/reframing-the-perioperative-period-movement-as-standard-surgical-care","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-movement-prescription-6597425","url":"https://themovementprescription.co.uk/episode/reframing-the-perioperative-period-movement-as-standard-surgical-care","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/9e56725c-9ab7-422f-a195-d8111c4277c3.mp3","summary":"What if we stopped viewing surgery as something that passively happens to patients, and instead treated it as an event they can actively train for? In this episode, Dr. Hussain Al-Zubaidi sits down with Professor Scarlett McNally, an orthopedic surgeon and national clinical leader, to explore the profound power of movement in the perioperative period. Scarlett breaks down the compelling data behind \"fitter in, faster out,\" explaining how prehabilitation can slash surgical complications by up to 50% and turn lengthy hospital stays into day-case recoveries. Scarlett also opens up about her extraordinary personal health battle with myeloma and heart failure, sharing how she used an electric bike to build the physical resilience needed to survive a life-saving stem cell transplant. From navigating \"teachable moments\" on the waiting list to the necessity of human-driven \"surgery schools,\" this conversation is a masterclass in why movement must become standard surgical care rather than the exception. Key Takeaways: Why moving a patient from zero activity to just 30 minutes a week triggers the steepest drop in surgical risk. How building strength beforehand provides a vital protein and antibody store for post-op wound healing. Why every member of the healthcare team needs to give patients \"permission to move.\" Resources Mentioned: Centre for Perioperative Care (CPOC): cpoc.org.uk Moving Medicine (Consultation Guides): movingmedicine.ac.uk British Society of Lifestyle Medicine: bslm.org.uk Produced with support from the British Society of Lifestyle Medicine. Find us at https://themovementprescription.co.uk/ and join the conversation!","meta_description":"What if we stopped viewing surgery as something that passively happens to patients, and instead treated it as an event they can actively train for? In thi…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2564,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-movement-prescription-6597425/episodes/reframing-the-perioperative-period-movement-as-standard-surgical-care/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-movement-prescription-6597425/reframing-the-perioperative-period-movement-as-standard-surgical-care.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}