Physical activity; It can be defined as activities that consume energy by using muscles and joints in daily life, increase heart and respiratory rate, and result in fatigue of different degrees. Personalized activity; Exercise selected by taking into account the person's anatomy and physiology includes basic exercises such as walking, running, swimming, as well as squatting, standing, various strength, balance, flexibility and coordination. Even if people are sick or healthy, they should benefit from the most appropriate exercise program for their health after being subjected to many physical tests and evaluations by a physiotherapist.
Physical activity, especially when done regularly, is necessary. There are many scientific studies showing its benefits for physical and mental health.
We can classify these positive effects as follows:
.Muscle strength and physical activity. Increase in tolerance (conditioning and endurance)
. Ensuring stability and balance by increasing muscle-joint control, preventing falls, especially in elderly individuals
. Decrease in cardiovascular disease rates
.Decrease in chronic fatigue
.Individuals who engage in regular physical activity are more successful in getting rid of cigarette addiction than inactive individuals
.Insulin activity increases It helps control diabetes and blood sugar by providing control
. Normalization in blood pressure and blood lipid (fat) levels
. Provides an increase in bone density, reduces the risk of osteoporosis
.Improves sleep duration and quality
.Soothes anxiety and depression
.Intestinal activity is regulated, constipation decreases
. It accelerates metabolism and prevents weight gain.
. In the long term, cognitive functions and motor control, accordingly self-confidence increases, and dementia (forgetfulness) decreases.
. It delays the onset of menopause in women, and negatively affects menopause. It helps relieve the effects
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.Reduces the risk of cancer development and provides protection against cancer
.Quality of life increases, participation in social and cultural activities increases
!!! In order for the desired effects of physical activity to be revealed, the exercise program given by the physiotherapist must be carried out regularly. Even 30-60 minutes of moderate exercise done 3-4 times a week is usually enough to reveal positive effects on our health.
A personalized exercise program is an indispensable component of complementary medicine practices due to the benefits we have mentioned above, all of which are supported by scientific studies. In this program, exercise duration, intensity and type are determined and monitored by the physical therapy and rehabilitation physician according to the individual's history and accompanying musculoskeletal and other system problems. Exercise can be applied either under the supervision of a physiotherapist or as a home program.
According to the patient's needs, a program is created from strength, posture, stretching, muscle strengthening, balance and coordination exercises and special physiotherapy exercises. Eligible patients can attend group or individual pilates or yoga classes. Regardless of the type of physical activity program, it should be under the control of a physiotherapist.
Physical activity programs are extremely effective in the treatment of many diseases and their symptoms, in preventing disease-related complications, and in preventing the disease process from causing permanent damage to the body. It is effective.
Some of the diseases for which the therapeutic properties of exercise programs are used are as follows:
. All muscles and joints approved by the physician and physiotherapist. ,bone and soft tissue problems.
.Or topedic problems, sports injuries
.Neurological diseases (paralysis, loss of balance-coordination, nerve injuries, etc.)
. Cardiovascular and lung diseases
.Child health problems such as cerebral palsy.
.Some of rheumatic diseases.
.After accident, trauma and surgery Some developing problems
Waist, back and neck problems, joint pain such as knees and shoulders
.Obesity
.Pregnancy and postpartum recovery process
In recent years, the concept of "cancer rehabilitation" has gained importance due to the increasing prevalence of oncological diseases in society. 54% of patients diagnosed with cancer need physiotherapy and rehabilitation practices for physical disabilities due to the effects of the tumor or cancer treatment. Cancer-related pain is observed in 70% of patients. In bone involvement, weight bearing may need to be restricted depending on the severity of the lesion. Orthosis applications and corset use for the spine may be required to protect the bone. It is extremely important for oncology patients to be evaluated by a physical therapy and rehabilitation specialist and a physiotherapist before exercising and to determine an appropriate physical activity program.
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