Introduction

Did you know that most death can be prevented? These are known as diseases of the lifestyle, including heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and cancer. Many are caused by the choices we make, so lifestyle changes can prevent them.

As a patient, you control the prevention of these diseases in the lifestyle. Your physical therapist is a great resource for health and well-being. In the treatment of these diseases, the physical therapist can help.

Physical therapy is useful not only to recover from sickness, trauma or surgery but also to help you improve your overall health and well-being and your quality of life.

Ways to help prevent lifestyle diseases

Recommend Lifestyle Changes

These may include dietary changes or the implementation of a new exercise regime, both of which can help improve your health and help in long-term disease prevention.

Evaluate Risk Factors

Your physical therapist can help evaluate your risk factors for these diseases and implement a program that will help you know what to do to prevent them.

If you want to get back on the path to health and wellness, and avoid diseases of lifestyle, schedule an appointment with us today!