Lukas Dreyer, Part 2, OraKinetics - Manawatu Conversations

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Broadcast on Manawatu People's Radio, 7th April 2026. Part 2 of 6.
Lucas Dreyer discovered clinical exercise physiology in 1985.
 He began working with patients while still a university student.
 Seeing serious health problems inspired his lifelong interest.
 Many patients feared movement after heart attacks or surgery.
 Carefully guided exercise restored their confidence.
 Exercise improved both physical health and mental wellbeing.
 The field grew from early research on heart-attack recovery.
 Pioneers proved exercise could safely aid rehabilitation.
 In South Africa the work developed into the profession of biokinetics.
 Programmes expanded to soldiers, patients and business executives.
 Workplace fitness improved productivity and reduced stress.
 He believes exercise can transform individuals and their families.

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April 7, 2026

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COMM1780392754