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What Physicians Need to Know, Do, and Say to Promote Physical Activity
- Key Points
- Physical Activity Promotion and the Healthcare Sector
- Emergence of the Chronic Disease Pandemic
- A Call to Action
- National Physical Activity Plans
- Professional Organizations Set Expectations
- Unique Role of the Physician
- Barriers to Implementation
- Taking Action: Strategies to Incorporate PA Promotion in Practice
- Seek Out Continuing Education to Fill Knowledge Gaps
- Know the PA Guidelines
- Record PA as a Vital Sign
- Provide a Prescription
- Provide Guidance on Filling the Prescription
- Refer to Experts
- Healthy Doctor, Healthy Patient
- Conclusion
- Clinical Applications
- Resources
- References
Abstract
The healthcare sector has a vital role in reversing the current pandemic of inactivity and burden of chronic disease.
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