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Avoid Chronic Disease With Regular Physical Activity

Andrew Godby

Andrew Godby

1 year ago
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Avoid Chronic Disease With Regular Physical Activity
Physical Therapy #Pain Management

Most Americans don’t move enough despite proven benefits, such as reduced risk of cancer and chronic diseases, and improved bone health, cognitive function, weight control, and overall quality of life.

The second edition of the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, reports that approximately 80% of US adults and adolescents are insufficiently active. As a result, many Americans currently have or are likely to experience chronic diseases, including heart disease, diabetes, obesity, and depression.

The good news is that regular physical activity can prevent and improve many chronic conditions. America, it’s time to get moving!

How Much Physical Activity Should I Do?

According to the guidelines, the following is recommended: 

How a Physical Therapist Can Help

Physical therapists are movement experts who improve quality of life through prescribed exercise, hands-on care, and patient education.

After making a diagnosis, physical therapists create personalized treatment plans that help their patients improve mobility, manage pain and other chronic conditions, recover from injury, and prevent future injury and chronic disease.

Physical therapists empower people to be active participants in their own treatment, and they work collaboratively with other health professionals to ensure patients receive comprehensive care.

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