Top 10 Benefits of Physical Activity

Movement is crucial to your health

Regular exercise is the easiest way to improve your quality of life.

In support of National Physical Therapy Month, we want to remind you that movement is crucial to your overall health. Most Americans do not move enough. The good news is that regular physical activity is one of the easiest ways to reduce your risk for chronic disease and to improve your quality of life. Make physical activity a priority to:     

·      Improve your memory and brain function (all age groups).

·      Protect against many chronic diseases.

·      Aid in weight management.

·      Lower blood pressure and improve heart health.

·      Improve your quality of sleep.

·      Reduce feelings of anxiety and depression.

·      Combat cancer-related fatigue.

·      Improve joint pain and stiffness.

·      Maintain muscle strength and balance.

·      Increase life span.

Physical therapists are movement experts who improve quality of life through hands-on care, patient education, and prescribed movement. At ZK Outpatient Rehabilitation Center, our physical therapists treat adults of all ages and abilities and empower them to take an active part in their care and recovery.

After an evaluation, our physical therapists will create a customized treatment plan for your specific needs and goals. Have questions about how physical therapy can help you move better, feel better, and perform better?  Give us a call to schedule an evaluation at (702) 840.1222. Or, click here to schedule an appointment.

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