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Exercise as a Therapeutic Intervention.

Leigh Ann McInnis¹, Angela Morehead¹

¹School of Nursing, Middle Tennessee State University, 1500 Greenland Drive, Box 81, Murfreesboro, TN 37132, USA.

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Regular physical activity, including light-intensity exercise, is crucial for preventing chronic diseases and reducing mortality. Healthcare providers should assess patients

Keywords:

Chronic disease Exercise Intervention Physical activity Prescription Sedentary Therapeutic

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Area of Science:

Sports Medicine
Preventive Medicine
Public Health

Background:

Exercise is a primary intervention for numerous chronic diseases.
Current guidelines recommend 150-300 minutes of moderate-intensity or 75-150 minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic activity weekly.
Sedentary behavior is linked to increased risks of mortality and chronic conditions.

Purpose of the Study:

To highlight the benefits of exercise for chronic disease management and overall health.
To emphasize the importance of incorporating physical activity assessments into routine patient care.
To advocate for encouraging patients to increase their physical activity levels.

Main Methods:

Review of existing evidence on exercise and chronic disease.
Analysis of recommendations for physical activity intensity and duration.
Discussion of the impact of light-intensity activities and reduced sedentary behavior.

Main Results:

Replacing sedentary time with light-intensity activity lowers risks of all-cause mortality and cardiovascular disease (CVD).
Exercise positively influences brain function, cognition, and reduces depressive symptoms.
Physical activity is a key component in managing and preventing conditions like CVD and type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Conclusions:

Healthcare providers must integrate physical activity evaluations into patient care.
Assessing patients' readiness and ability to exercise is essential.
Encouraging increased physical activity is a vital strategy for improving patient outcomes and public health.