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Nutrition and Physical Therapy

Reddy Care Physical & Occupational Therapy Blog Nutrition and Physical Therapy

Good nutrition and diet is an essential part of staying healthy and active. Poor nutrition can be harmful to kids, adults and seniors. Poor eating habits include not eating enough, over eating, and not eating enough healthy foods which provide your body with water, fat, protein, vitamins and minerals. Poor nutrition may reduce your ability to live an enjoyable and active lifestyle. 

 

Poor nutrition may lead to minor or severe causes, such as

 

 

Eating smart and being active are important to being and staying healthy at any age. Physical activity and a balanced diet may help with reducing the risk of chronic diseases, such as diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke and prevent weight gain or promote weight loss. Physical activity can improve your quality of life, personal appearance, encourage friends and family, and enhance fitness.

 

If you or a loved one is struggling from poor nutrition and lack of energy, physical therapy may be what you need. Physical therapists are movement experts. Physical therapists evaluate and consult with their patients to learn about their physical condition and symptoms. Your physical therapist will develop a unique treatment plan tailored to your specific needs and teach you how to properly use therapeutic exercise techniques while keeping track of your goals and progress.



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Sources: APTA, SAhealth

 

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Written by:

Dr. Vinod Somareddy, PT, DPT

President

Reddy Care Physical Therapy

Reddy Care Occupational Therapy

Reddy Care Aquatic Therapy

Author
Reddy Care Physical and Occupational Therapy Reddy Care Physical & Occupational Therapy Reddy Care Physical & Occupational Therapy is an outstanding specialty service providing exceptional care and state-of-the-art treatments for the residents of Farmingdale and Great Neck, New York. The combination of innovative exercise programs, manual therapy, and technology together with the expertise of every member of the team enables Reddy Care Physical & Occupational Therapy to provide services that ensure superior clinical outcomes and consistently high patient satisfaction.

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