Running Marathons and Beyond after Laryngectomy

18/02/2025 11 min Temporada 1 Episodio 6
Running Marathons and Beyond after Laryngectomy

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Episode Synopsis

Living with a neck stoma doesn’t mean you can’t continue to be active. While laryngectomy patients might be worried about returning to their hobbies after surgery, George Ingils has continued to run marathons after laryngectomy (one of them 55 miles!)George discusses with Alison how he built up to running after his surgery as well as the changes to his breathing. He also talks about the benefits of exercise and the importance of eating a healthy diet in keeping fit and healthy. -----This podcast is intended to support UK healthcare professionals with information and education. Please note that by providing a forum for this discussion, Atos Medical is not in any way providing medical advice nor does it specifically endorse any of the medical opinions of the individual in this episode. Nothing in this podcast can substitute individual advice or guidance from a qualified healthcare professional. Atos Medical does not suggest, imply or make any claims other than those detailed in the product manual.​Breathing, Speaking, Living is a Vibrant Sound Media production for Atos Medical UK