Welcome to Movement is Medicine™

Adaptive Fitness for the Physically Challenged

 

 

Movement is Medicine™ is an adaptive fitness initiative created by the Hereditary Neuropathy Foundation to encourage and support physical activity and healthy lifestyles among those affected by Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) Disease or other rare conditions.

Meet Our Ambassadors!

 

The Movement is Medicine™ Fitness Ambassadors are committed professionals that are dedicated to providing fitness instruction that is adaptive, inclusive and energizing!

Movement is Medicine™ Virtual Summit

March 7th, 2021

The Hereditary Neuropathy Foundation (HNF) was thrilled to announce the expansion of our Movement is Medicine™ program with a new 1-day Virtual Summit in partnership with Advent Health, which took place on Sunday, March 7th from 9am-2:30pm ET. Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) neurologist & expert, Dr. Nivedita Jerath and her team at the new, HNF Center of Excellence lead the Summit with patient focused workshops and exercise classes.

Keep Us Moving!

The Hereditary Neuropathy Foundation believes that physical activity plays an essential role in physical and mental well being, especially for people affected by debilitating diseases like Charcot-Marie-Tooth. The Movement is Medicine™ mission is to promote the safe adoption of a more active lifestyle through exercise and nutrition programs specifically created for those with disabilities.

 

Our Sponsors

We would like to thank our generous sponsors that make Movement is Medicine™ possible!

Become a Movement is Medicine™ sponsor!

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