Physical Therapists' Knowledge, Skills, Beliefs, and Organizations Impact Physical Activity Promotion: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Zachary D RethornJ Kyle CovingtonChad E CookJanet R Bezner

Published in: Physical therapy (2022)

With PA projected to decrease in the general population by an additional 20% by 2050, PA promotion is urgently needed to maximize physical therapists' impact on the health of society. This study identifies factors that may prove useful for guiding the development of strategies to encourage greater engagement in PA promotion by physical therapists.

Keyphrases

physical activity
mental health
healthcare
public health
body mass index
climate change
gene expression
dna methylation