Physical Therapist’s Prescription Regarding Benefits of Active Life Style of Patients

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Physical activity is advantageous for several diseases like heart problem, diabetes & cancer as well. The complete load of diseases depends upon the physical inactivity. The significance of physical life style is to reduce the risk of coronary heart disease, diabetes as well as hypertension. The aim of the study was to determine the physical therapist’s prescription regarding benefits of active life style among patients. A cross sectional study with 150 sample size was conducted in different universities of Karachi. Valid questionnaire was used to collect data to examine the prescription of active lifestyle for patients. Data was analyzed through SPSS 20 version, frequency and percentage was calculated. The result of this study showed that majority physical therapist agreed with the prescription of short time exercises on most of the day is good for patient’s health. This study concluded that majority of physical therapist agreed for the implementation of benefits of active life style among patients. The recommendation of this study is that the governing body of physical therapy should be organized different programs like workshops and seminars regarding fitness training.

Anahtar Kelimeler

• Prescription,Active lifestyle,Benefits,Physical Fitness,Physical activity,Patient Management

Destekleyen Kurum

Isra Institute of rehabilitation sciences Karachi campus

Teşekkür

Thanks to Allah the my parents teacher and supervisor and last to my all participants.

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