OBESITY: THE ROAD TO RECOVERY

Obesity is a complex health issue resulting from a combination of causes and individual factors such as behavior and genetics. Behaviors can include physical activity, inactivity, dietary patterns, medication use, and other exposures. Additional contributing factors include the food and physical activity environment, education and skills, and food marketing and promotion.

Obesity is serious because it is associated with poorer mental health outcomes and reduced quality of life. Obesity is also associated with the leading causes of death in the United States and worldwide, including diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and some types of cancer.

CAUSES OF OBESITY

Family inheritance and influences

Lifestyle choices

Certain diseases and medications

Social and economic issues

Age

Complications

People with obesity are more likely to develop a number of potentially serious health problems, including:

Heart diseases and strokes

Type 2 diabetes

Certain cancers

Digestive problems

Gynecological and sexual problems

Sleep apnea

Osteoarthritis

EFFECTS OF OBESITY

Obesity can diminish your overall quality of life. You may not be able to do things you used to do, such as participating in enjoyable activities. Other weight-related issues that may affect your quality of life include:

• Depression
  
• Disability
  
• Sexual problems
  
• Shame and guilt
  
• Social isolation
  
• Lower work achievement
  

THE PHYSICAL THERAPY ROLE 

There are many reasons why some people have difficulty avoiding obesity. Usually, obesity results from a combination of inherited factors, combined with the environment and personal diet and exercise choices.

The good news is that even modest weight loss can improve or prevent the health problems associated with obesity. Dietary changes, increased physical activity and behavior changes can help you lose weight. Prescription medications and weight-loss procedures are additional options for treating obesity. Physiotherapists work as part of a health care team to provide guidance for a safe and monitored exercise program to improve physical fitness and assist in weight loss.  Others members of this team may include physicians,  dieticians, psychologists and others.  

Vigorous physical activity requires a large amount of effort and causes rapid breathing and a significant increase in heart rate. This type of exercise is shown to improve overall health, increase muscle strength, and build self-esteem. Examples of vigorous activities suitable for children include;

• swimming
  
• running
  
• football
  
• body weight-lifting exercises
  
• rope skipping and jumping
  
• sit-ups and push-ups
  

PCA has world-class exercise equipment and environment, and a customized plan just for you.

You can visit any of our centers to register your child or anyone.

LAGOS

Victoria Island

Plot 1677, Olakunle Bakare Street

Victoria Island, Lagos

Office:

+234 (0) 8130280496

+234(0) 9073016018

appointmentsvi@physioicentersofafrica.com

Mainland

23b Olumoroti Jaiyesimi Street,

Gbagada Phase 2, Lagos

Office:

+234 (0) 9073016017

+234 (0) 9073016019

appointmentsvi@physioicentersofafrica.com

DELTA

Asaba

Ward E, Asaba Specialist Hospital, GRA

GRA Phase 1, Midwifery Road, Asaba, Delta State

Office:

+2348122559597

+2348121599856

appointmentsasb@physiocentersofafrica.com