For Clinicians

When a clinician recommends a patient to increase their levels of physical activity, they can affect meaningful change. One in twelve people who are recommended to become physically active will begin meeting the physical activity guidelines (1). Using Active Resilience resources to recommend physical activity ensures that your patients are receiving advice based on the World Health Organization guidelines that is clear and implementable (2).

Adults who meet the Physical Activity Guidelines set out by the World Health Organization are at reduced risk of all cause mortality, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, type 2 diabetes, and some cancers (2). They also experience lower rates of depression and anxiety, and reduced risk of cognitive decline (2).

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Older Adults who meet the Physical Activity Guidelines set out by the World Health Organization experience the same health benefits as adults aged 18-64. Additionally, older adults who are physically active have a lower risk of osteoporosis, falls, fall related injuries, and decline in physical functioning (2).

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Pregnant Women who meet the Physical Activity Guidelines set out by the World Health Organization experience the same health benefits as other adults. Additionally, they are less likely to experience gestational diabetes, excess gestational weight gain, and post-partum depression (2).

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References

1. Orrow, G., Kinmonth, A. L., Sanderson, S., & Sutton, S. (2012). Effectiveness of physical activity promotion based in primary care: systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials. BMJ, 344.

2. World Health Organization. (2020). WHO Guidelines on Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviour.