Physical Activity Promotion: Connecting Patients To Community Exercise Resources

Mastras, Kassandra

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Physical Activity Promotion: Connecting Patients To Community Exercise Resources

Mastras, Kassandra

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http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Abstract

Regular physical activity is an important lifestyle factor with evidence in preventing and slowing the progression of chronic disease. Treatment of chronic disease in Vermont is estimated to cost over $2 billion annually. However, 40% of adults and 75% of adolescents in Vermont do not get the recommended amount of physical activity, which is one of the leading chronic disease risk factors. This project aims to provide healthcare professionals at Milton Family Practice with the proper tools to assist their patients in starting and maintaining physical activity and to improve patients’ knowledge of what exercise resources are available in their local communities.