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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 Council on Prevention, Health Promotion, and Wellness in Physical Therapy.
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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.
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An increasing number of PTs are offering them. Continuing challenges include payment and public understanding.
Jun 10, 2020 / Perspective
During this crisis we can study and apply the principles of wellness into our own daily lives.
Mar 1, 2020 / Position Paper
This bipartisan legislation would require HHS to provide evidence-based physical activity recommendations for the general public.
Oct 18, 2019 / News
A coalition of health and professional organizations including APTA is making it clear: exercise has a crucial role to play in both the prevention of cancer and improving quality of life for individuals who have been diagnosed.
Oct 4, 2019 / Article
October is Sudden Cardiac Arrest Month. It is also National Physical Therapy Month. In this episode of Move Forward Radio, we talk with Joe Farrell, PT, DPT, a physical therapist and survivor of sudden cardiac arrest, to learn what every person should know.