Sitting is the New Smoking
About This Event
Address Digital Lifestyle Syndromes with Posture Communications & Clinical Framework. This course delves into the critical health implications of prolonged sitting, often referred to as 'Sitting is the New Smoking.' Discover alarming research, including findings from Northwestern University, which indicate that each additional hour spent sitting can increase the risk of physical disability by nearly half, even among individuals who exercise.Gain essential insights and practical strategies to help your patients mitigate the risks associated with a sedentary lifestyle. This program provides a valuable framework for understanding and communicating the profound impact of posture on overall health, empowering practitioners to guide patients towards better movement and well-being.
Learning Objectives
- •Understand the physiological and biomechanical consequences of prolonged sitting on musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, and metabolic health
- •Evaluate current research evidence linking sedentary behavior to physical disability, chronic disease, and mortality risk
- •Apply evidence-based postural assessment techniques to identify Digital Lifestyle Syndrome patterns in patient populations
- •Develop effective patient communication strategies to convey the health risks of sitting and motivate behavioral change
- •Implement practical clinical interventions and movement protocols to counteract the effects of prolonged sedentary behavior
- •Create customized patient education materials that address posture, ergonomics, and movement habits in digital work environments
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Event Details
Start Date
On Demand
End Date
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Price
$85
CE Hours
1 hours
Format
Online / Virtual
Speakers
2
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