Staying physically active is one of the most important and crucial things anyone can do for themselves. Whether it be diabetes, arthritis, or something as simple as a headache, getting out and going for a simple walk around the block or down the road can do wonders for your health. One of the tasks that a Doctor will face is keeping their patients motivated to stay physically active. Often times, the education and training provided by a practitioner isn’t enough to get a patient moving. This can either be a result of constrained practitioner time, lack of motivation on the patient’s part, or both. Typically, after factoring in lack of time, and motivation, a patient unfortunately does not last long in an in house based exercise, or nutrition program. But, there are ways around this. Doctors and patients alike may not be surprised to know that by simply increasing the amount of dialogue between you and your doctor, the more likely you are to increase your chances of staying on a exercise and nutrition plan, and getting on a healthier track of living and staying active.

Taking into account each patient’s certain medical condition is important. Depending on the severity of the patient’s condition, the doctor will approach the patients proposed workout and nutrition plan with more caution and ease in the first portion. This is to ensure that a patient is not overwhelmed in the beginning of their program. The more tedious the exercise and nutrition plan is approached, the more likely a patient will be successful after easing into it. In house based exercise programs are much more accomidable for the patient. There, a doctor can manage the patient’s workout, observe the workout routine, and measure the patient’s overall progress. By following their personalized exercise and nutrition plan, they are more likely to carry out their daily routines while keeping in mind their exercise and nutrition plan.

It is also beneficial to patients if they build their own workout and nutrition plan with their doctor and physical therapist, this way it is adjusted to their wants while still fitting their needs. Getting outside and staying physically active for 30-45 minutes a day is very important. Whether it be gardening, golfing, walking, swimming, so long as you are moving in accordance to the exercise and nutrition plan that you and your doctor created together.

This holds true for every physician and physical therapists alike, a healthier patient will do wonders for them and make your work easier in getting them back on the feet.