WORLD PHYSICAL THERAPY MONTH II PHYSICAL THERAPY WILL MOVE YOU

 



 


 

 

World Physical Therapy Day

 

 


Physical health forms a major part of our life. Being physically active can also help manage chronic pain. Here are few tips to staying active:


 


                            


·       Choose preferred activities: If you want to become and stay active, you need to practice the physical activities you love and that you want to repeat as often as possible.

 





                      














·       Walking: To add fitness to your commute, park the car further away from your office or home, this will help you add more walking/activity time to your day.


·       Workstation exercises: To help reduce physical inactivity at work and repetitive strain injuries, perform simple exercises at your workstation/desk at regular intervals.


·       Physical and mental health: Physical activity can improve mental alertness and can help in reducing stress, anxiety, and depression. Try practicing mind-body exercises as they help promote mental well-being.







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