Written By: Dr. Regina Natera, PT, DPT, OCS, CLT
According to recent research: Excessive Sitting Time is a Global Problem
High amounts of sitting time at 8 hours or more per day were associated with increased risk of all-cause mortality and cardiovascular disease (CVD) in economically diverse settings, especially in low-income and lower-middle-income countries. Reducing sedentary time along with increasing physical activity might be an important strategy for easing the global burden of premature deaths and CVD.
How can Physical Therapy (PT) at CORA Help?
Physical therapists play a unique role in their communities such as prevention, wellness, fitness, health promotion, management of disease and disability by serving as a dynamic bridge between health and health services delivery for individuals and populations.
Your PT at CORA Can Help:
Physical Therapists can play a unique role in society, serving as a dynamic bridge between the community and health-related services. A physical therapist scope of practice can include:
- Designing and developing integrated clinical and community screening programs to prevent and manage disease and disability, and refer as appropriate, as part of a community-based integrated team that is focused on healthy lifestyles.
- Apply the best available evidence in selecting and prescribing exercise for individuals, and planning physical activity and injury prevention programs for individuals and communities
Research Review | Study: Excessive Sitting Time Is a Global Problem | APTA
PTs' Role in Prevention, Wellness, and Health Promotion | APTA
Written By:
Dr. Regina Natera, PT, DPT, OCS, CLT