Physical activity

Guidelines for preventive activities in general practice

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Ask about the patient's current level of physical activity and sedentary behaviour, and assess against current guidelines.

Provide age-specific advice on meeting recommended levels of sedentary behaviour and physical activity.

The message that any physical activity is better than none is important. If a patient does not already engage in regular physical activity, they can be encouraged to start by doing some, and then gradually build up to the recommended amount.¹³⁵ Advice, written physical activity materials and referral should be tailored to age (refer to Table 7.5.1).

Table 7.5.1

Physical activity: Assessment, advice and referral

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Table 7.5.2

Physical inactivity interventions

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Implementation

Physically inactive patients may be referred to physical activity programs or classes run by local community organisations. Those who have a chronic medical condition and complex needs may benefit from referral to an accredited exercise physiologist or physiotherapist. For more information, refer to the RACGP’s SNAP guide,2nd edn.⁸²

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