The Impact of Healthcare Professional ’ s Sports and Fitness Activities on Personal and Professional Life

In 2010, a third of the world’s population was considered physically inactive. Back then it was estimated that approximately 5 million deaths were attributable to physical inactivity, making it the fourth leading cause of mortality worldwide. To address this global issue, a whole society approach consisting of “policy and environmental changes” to make physical activity “an easier choice for leisure and transportation purposes”. An example of this is the recent proliferation of bike lanes in many of our cities. We also need to adjust our social and cultural norms to promote physical activity rather than sedentary lifestyles. It is not uncommon that many patients see healthcare professionals as role models for physical activity. Several studies have shown that counseling by physicians and other HCPs, helped patients improve their lifestyles and physical activity levels. The impact of physical activity counseling by healthcare professionals on patients are well documented, while the physical activity levels of healthcare professionals and the its relationship to his or her overall health, is sadly not. This shall be the topic of the #HealthXPh discussion this Dec 2, 2023 9PM Manila time. T1. Do you regularly exercise or participate in any sport and fitness activities? The American Heart Association recommends, among others, that for adults “at least 150 minutes per week of moderate-intensity aerobic activity or 75 minutes per ...
Source: The Orthopedic Logbook - Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Tags: Habits Health fitness physical activity physical inactivity Physician Health sedentary Sports Source Type: blogs