Related Sections
Prevention/Maintaining a Healthy Lifestyle
Talk to your physiotherapist about what you can do to prevent potential health problems related to your family history, living or work environment, and lifestyle activities. For a list of fact sheets and physiotherapy as it relates to various conditions click here. For more specific information regarding how physiotherapy relates to your condition, click on any of the links listed below.
Disease
Regular physical activity, healthy diet, and an understanding of your health risks can prevent early onset and progression of disease. Participating in a healthy lifestyle and understanding your risks for disease can keep you out of the doctor’s office. For more information on any of the following, click on the links:
- diabetes
- heart disease
- stroke
- COPD
- osteoporosis
- obesity
Injury/physical impairments
Regular physical activity, proper body mechanics (e.g. lifting), and ergonomics (e.g. sitting at a desk) keep you mobile and pain free. Regular physical activity, proper body mechanics and ergonomics also prevent injuries such as:
- ankle sprains/strains
- repetitive strain injury
- back pain
- falls
- incontinence/urinary issues
- computer related pain
- knee problems
