Emma Mueller, Author at The Boomer Esiason Foundation

March 20, 2019

Episode 16 of the CF Wind Sprint series demonstrates a variety of simple cardio exercises that can be done to help keep lungs clear of mucus. In addition to helping improve the flow of air in and out of the lungs, cardio (aerobic) exercise also...

Cystic Fibrosis Wind Sprint 15: Stretching Before Exercise

by Emma Mueller

CF Wind Sprints, Exercise

March 20, 2019

Episode 15 of the CF Wind Sprint series demonstrates a series of stretches to be done before exercising. Stretching gets the blood flowing and helps prevent injuries. Stretching also can help people with cystic fibrosis get in some breathing exercises before they lift weights, run...

Cystic Fibrosis Wind Sprint 14: Exercising Your Core Muscles

by Emma Mueller

CF Wind Sprints, Exercise

March 20, 2019

Episode 14 of the CF Wind Sprint series focuses on strengthening your core muscles. In the video, BEF Volunteer Jerry Cahill shares his favorite core exercises, noting that a strong core helps make coughs more productive. This CF Wind Sprint is made possible by an unrestricted educational...

Cystic Fibrosis Wind Sprint 13: Packing for Travel

by Emma Mueller

CF Wind Sprints, Traveling

March 20, 2019

Episode 13 of the CF Wind Sprint series offers suggestions for packing medications and equipment for travel. In the video, BEF Volunteer Jerry Cahill shares his favorite tips for grouping items and reminds travelers to carry on their most critical therapies. This CF Wind Sprint is made...

Cystic Fibrosis Wind Sprint 12: Using the FLUTTER® Device for Airway Clearance

by Emma Mueller

CF Wind Sprints, Treatments

March 20, 2019

Episode 12 of the CF Wind Sprint series demonstrates using the FLUTTER® device for airway clearance. The FLUTTER® mucus clearance device is shaped like a pipe with a hardened plastic mouthpiece at one end, a plastic protective, perforated cover at the other end, and a high-density...

Cystic Fibrosis Wind Sprint 11: Using the SmartVest® for Airway Clearance

by Emma Mueller

CF Wind Sprints, Treatments

March 20, 2019

Episode 11 of the CF Wind Sprint series discusses using a SmartVest® for airway clearance. In the video, BEF's Jerry Cahill demonstrates how he uses the SmartVest® while he does nebulized treatments, noting it's a good way to "multi-task." Jerry also points out that the...

Cystic Fibrosis Wind Sprint 10: A Core Workout

by Emma Mueller

CF Wind Sprints, Exercise

March 20, 2019

Episode 10 of the CF Wind Sprint series demonstrates a variety of core exercises that can be done in the gym, including including incline sit-ups, bicycles, knees-to-the-chest, ankles-to-the-bar, and hips-to-the-bar. The purpose in doing these exercises isn’t so much to get bigger as it is...

Cystic Fibrosis Wind Sprint 9: Upper Body Exercises

by Emma Mueller

CF Wind Sprints, Exercise

March 20, 2019

Episode 9 of the CF Wind Sprint series demonstrates a few exercises done in the gym, including the bench press, lat pull-downs, the curl press, dips and tricep extensions. The purpose in doing these exercises isn’t so much to get bigger as it is to...