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Research continues to show the significant benefits of lifestyle changes on health.
Lifestyle changes, including increased physical activity, can lead to health benefits in those with chronic disease, prevent or manage a number of noncommunicable diseases, and lead to an increased quality of life.
If you are interested in this topic, engage with APTA's Health Promotion and Wellness Council.
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May 21, 2020
An annual visit allows physical therapists to determine health status and identify health risks of individuals in their community.
Jun 2, 2020
Diet and nutrition are key components of many conditions managed by physical therapists.
Sep 20, 2019 / Policies & Bylaws
House position: Physical therapists play a unique role in society in prevention, wellness, fitness, health promotion, and management of disease and disability by serving as a dynamic bridge between health and health services delivery for individuals and
Sep 20, 2019 / Policies & Bylaws
House position: APTA supports the following health priorities for populations and individuals in the areas of prevention, wellness, fitness, health promotion, and management of disease and disability.
Sep 20, 2019 / Policies & Bylaws
House position: APTA supports advocacy for prevention, wellness, fitness, health promotion, and management of disease and disability.
Additional Prevention and Wellness Content
May 28, 2021 / Review
A new report from CDC highlights the need for more emphasis on falls prevention — including referrals for physical therapy.
May 3, 2021 / Review
Researchers from Brazil focused on leisure-time PA and how hours of sedentary behavior affected the PA-LBP relationship.
Apr 22, 2021 / Feature
To fully heal and regain mobility, patients need quality sleep. Physical therapists and physical therapist assistants can help.
Apr 26, 2021 / Review
A study of 48,440 patients finds that patients who were sedentary were more likely to experience hospitalization or death.
Apr 12, 2021 / Review
A global study links significant percentages of dementia, depression, cancer, and stroke to insufficient PA.
Feb 24, 2021 / News
The spot, to be distributed nationwide, is a call to increase physical activity—and seek PTs and PTAs to help improve and restore movement.
Feb 17, 2021 / News
Member PTs should activate or update their Find a PT profiles before the upcoming launch.
Jan 5, 2021 / Review
A global study of disease burden finds a glaring need for rehab in primary care.
Dec 15, 2020 / Article
PTs and PTAs can play a unique role in addressing this major health factor.
Oct 27, 2020 / Roundup
National Physical Therapy Month was just the beginning of our campaign to promote movement for overall health.