Sentences with phrase «doctor for physical activity»

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The data gathered by the online portal could also be used by doctors to make recommendations regarding a patient's physical activity, and kid - friendly versions of the device could be created for children and teens with certain medical conditions.

While it's always important to check with your doctor before changing any dietary regimen, don't think that just because you practice a lot of physical activity there's no way intermittent fasting could work for you.

«If female patients who are considering pregnancy weren't meeting physical activity guidelines (as outlined by the American College of Sports Medicine), then a doctor could write a prescription, such as for a walking program,» Whitaker says.

The doctors also had to identify the healthy range for glucose tests results used to diagnose prediabetes as well as recommendations about weight loss and physical activity for people with the condition.

Even without this shortage, you may have noticed that doctors lack the time and training to help us make lasting changes in areas such as diet, physical activity, sleep, and stress management, which are crucial for addressing chronic disease.

But as a medical doctor and New York Times bestselling author of The Hormone Cure and more recently, The Hormone Reset Diet, I feel it is my responsibility as a professional to provide science regarding the pros and cons of other types of physical activity so that you can make your own informed choice about which forms are best for you.

After many MRI's and other tests, I was told I had a torn rotator cuff, tennis elbow and arthritis in my shoulder, and for my treatment the doctors gave me needles in my shoulder and elbow, pain patches to be able to do daily activities, and sent me to many physical therapists.

Hormone - disrupting chemicals are more prevalent than ever before, physical activity is less and less common, veganism is popular (I was a raw vegan for a while), and many doctors insist on pushing a low - fat, low - cholesterol diet for health (by the way, the concept of a low - fat diet began in the mid-70s, shortly before the nationwide testosterone decline.

After battling tears through a series of straightforward health and lifestyle - related questions and a brief physical examination, the doctor gave me information on a nearby lab and instructed me to make appointments for a Polysomnogram and Multiple Sleep Latency Test or MSLT, the most effective methods for diagnosing narcolepsy while simultaneously ruling out other more common disorders like insomnia and sleep apnea.While I slept, what seemed like tons of tiny electrodes monitored my brain waves, eye movement, heart rate and muscle activity.

delays physical recovery — the fear of being watched makes injured workers avoid the rehabilitation activities their doctors recommend, such as going for walks, light shopping, gardening and other limited duties of daily life

• Interview patients and families to determine patients» medical and treatment histories • Assess patients to determine the extent of disability and need for rehabilitation activities • Assist doctors in creating and implementing rehabilitation programs based on the individual needs of each patient • Provide patients with physical and emotional support according to their specific plans • Help patients adapt to lifestyle changes and teach them new skills that they will need in order to survive • Educate patients and families about the different types of rehab services available to them and help them choose by providing suggestions according to their medical conditions • Ascertain that patients» vitals are taken and recorded throughout the rehabilitation process • Encourage patients to perform daily tasks independently and help them where their limitations crop up • Monitor patients» health and comfort and ensure that any emotional or physical problems are dealt with in an immediate manner

VIBRA HEALTHCARE, Cordova, TN (1/2011 to 5/2012) Volunteer Counselor • Interviewed patients to decipher levels of mental disorders • Provided counselling services by exercising patience and tolerance to patients» reactions • Monitored patients to determine efficacy of treatment and maintained corresponding notes for the designated mental health doctor • Engaged patients in extracurricular activities (both physical and mental) to provide them with an outlet • Handled adverse situations by employing tact, especially during times of severe distress at the patients» part

My core skills include; carrying out physical examination of patients to determine unusual behavior, recording this information for the doctor's review and devising and implementing activities that help patients with distraction and interactivity.

Daily exercise, Prepared meals, Helped with daily hygiene needs, light housekeeping, took to store and doctor appointments, kept daily log of blood pressure and daily physical activities for the nurse.