H&W lecture .3 for physiotherapy 4 semester

Course for DPT

1. Health and wellness Presented by Dr. Rahila Suleman DPT , MS-NMPT (RIU)

2. Objectives Definition of Healthy people Health education Resources Physical therapist role for a health community

3. Healthy people 2010 Federal health promotion and disease prevention agenda developed to promote healthy lifestyles for americans. The Healthy people 2010 document was developed through a broad consultation process including focus groups and representatives from varied populations, built on foundation of scientific evidence, and designed to measure progress over time.

4. Cont…. According to its developers, its purpose was promoting health and preventing illness, disability and premature death. Goals : To increase the quality and years of healthy life. To eliminate health disparities among various populations.

5. Healthy people 2010 Factors affecting overall health: Individual’s lifestyle behaviours. Second hand smoking Socioeconomic condition The vision of healthy people in healthy communities is a community oriented planning guide based on healthy people 2010.

6. Cont…. As a physical therapist ,it is important to work in concert with others in achieving healthy people 2010 goals. PT educators have a unique opportunities for offering health education in their local communities. E.g. college students can affect community health…..

7. Goal 1: To increase life expectancy and improve the quality of life of all individuals. Currently life expectancy is 77years, while it was 47yrs at start of 20 th century. It varies with gender and income.

8. Goal 2: The second goal of healthy people 2010 is designed to recognize these disparities and eliminate barriers to good health. Contributing factors are: gender, race, education or income, disability, geographic location.

9. Leading health indicators Factors that provide info about HW of population. 1.Physical activity 2.Over wt & obesity. 3.Tobacco use. 4.Substance abuse. 5.Responsible sexual behaviour. 6. Mental health. 7.Injury & violence 8.Environmental quality. 9.Immunization. 10.Access to health care.

10. Health education resources Parents of children Children age 8 to 12 years Adolescents Young and middle age adults Older adults

11. Parents of children Healthy nutrition Fitness activities for young children Protecting from childhood illness, preventable injuries in sport activities. Reducing childhood obesity Safety when swimming

12. Children age 8 to 12 years Good nutrition Fitness activities Safety issues for children Playing it safe Ergonomics for children (including wearing backpacks & playing at the computer)

13. Adolescents Good nutrition Fitness activities Safety issues for athelets Protection against infections Screening for fitness Ergonomics for the work place

14. Young and middle age adults Good nutrition Fitness activities Choosing the right shoes for fitness training Screening for fitness Ergonomics for the work place Prevention & management of obesity Pregnancy-ways to reduce backache Child developmental for new mothers Screening for poor posture

15. Cont…. Screening for diabetes Screening for heart disease Screening for stress Stress management Prevention of LBP Prevention of skin cancer Prevention of osteoporosis

16. Older Adults Reducing the risk of falls Good nutrition Physical activities for health & wellness Fitness training for older adults How to maintain healthy bones Ergonomics for home Medications-the more you take the more you need to know.