Can Physiotherapy Help Obesity?

Obesity is an abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that presents a risk to health. A body mass index (BMI) over 25 is considered overweight and over 30 is obese. 

Obesity is one of the leading cause of deaths resulting from non-communicable diseases.

Signs and symptoms of obesity.

1. A BMI of 30 and above (for adults).

2. Back/joint pain.

3. Increased sweating.

4. Breathlessness

5. Difficulty in carrying out physical activity.

Causes of Obesity

Causes of obesity varies. It ranges from quantity and quality of food consumed to gene, life style and other factors. Obesity happens gradually by taking in more energy than the body needs over time. Foods and drinks contain energy (measured in kilojoules), which the body uses, especially during physical activity. The average adult needs 8700 kJ each day. The extra energy is stored as body fat.

Factors that can contribute to obesity include:

• Genetics (family History)
• Dietary habits
• Certain health conditions like (hypothyroidism).
• Certain medications.

How Obesity is managed /addressed

A kilojoule-controlled diet with regular physical activity will help lose some weight, feel and look better. Reducing stress, caring for your mental health and keeping a positive attitude is also helpful.

Can Physiotherapy Help Obesity ?

Going through sessions of physiotherapy workout , physical exercises , dance aerobics and weight control programs as well as diet can help combat obesity. Your Attractive Heading

At Effective Physiotherapy & Fitness Clinic we treat pain and movement problems that can lead to an inactive lifestyle and obesity. We can also help people with obesity achieve better physical activities. the obesed person must be wiiling and eager to shed weight by carrying out instructions given as well as being consistent with them.

Visit us today at Effective Physiotherapy and Fitness Clinic as we help you keep fit within and without enabling you live a pain-free life.

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