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[Promoting physical activity in hot weather: balancing health benefits and risks]
Guillaume R Coudevylle1, Patrick Portecop2, Jean-Pierre Bouchard3
1Université des Antilles, Pôle Guadeloupe, UFR Santé, Faculté de médecine Hyacinthe-Bastaraud, Laboratoire CRREF UR63, 97178 Les Abymes, Guadeloupe, France.
Abstract:
Physical inactivity and overactivity are two extremes that can have harmful consequences on health. Adapted physical activities (APAs) are emerging as an alternative to promote a beneficial balance for patients' physical, psychological, and social health. This article explores the role of healthcare professionals in raising awareness of APAs, particularly in hot weather, to ensure that the benefits are not offset by undue health risks. The aim is to emphasize that the importance of physical activity is conditional on the implementation of essential precautions for the safety of all participants, whether or not they have specific needs.
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