Longevity With Activity

By La Plata Physical Therapy, Inc.

Some exercise is better than no exercise, especially when adopted into a long-term life plan. All you need is one small commitment “I promise myself that I will be more active than sedentary.” Ideally, you should aim to obtain light to moderate activity 3-5 days per week with a minimum of 20 minutes each session.

If you are leading a more sedentary lifestyle and you have no idea where or how to get started, think about trying physical therapy with a physical therapist. Being deconditioned may qualify you for insurance paid therapy sessions.

There is significant evidence showing that supervised exercise is not only the safest way to improve physically, but one of the greatest ways to improve your mental and social state of wellness.

If you have any physical pain, beginning exercise in physical therapy is a very smart way to begin your exercise journey.

Remember, being referred to physical therapy starts with a prescription from your physician and ends with you choosing what facility you would like to attend for your physical therapy care. You can pay for these services out of pocket or by using your designated health insurance.

If you are feeling very functional with your daily activities and experience little or no physical pain, you would be a great candidate for supervised exercise in a wellness facility. Exercise physiologists, kinesiologists, physical therapist assistants or physical therapists are the ideal professionals to help guide you through the exercise journey.

Stay positive and enjoy your exercise journey as your body and mind mature.