HD PHYSICAL THERAPY Celebrates National Physical Therapy Month

HD Physical Therapy celebrates National Physical Therapy Month this October by highlighting the recent report published by the American Physical Therapy Association and The Huffington Post.
 
WAKEFIELD, Mass. - Oct. 21, 2013 - PRLog -- HD Physical Therapy celebrates National Physical Therapy Month this October by highlighting the recent report published by the American Physical Therapy Association and The Huffington Post.

The APTA and Huff/Post50 announced the "Top 10 Fittest Baby Boomer Cities in America." The cities were identified based on a survey that evaluated factors contributing to a fit and active lifestyle as people age. Cities were rated on life expectancy, cardiovascular health, and reported stress levels of baby boomers, as well as access to local health care and fitness resources.

Boston, less than 15 miles from Wakefield, was named #5!

*Of the 50 cities reviewed, Boston has the highest percentage of Boomers with health insurance, at nearly 95%.

*The percentage of Bostonians who reported being “satisfied” or “very satisfied” with their lives is 94.

*Diagnosed cases of hypertension (approximately 49%) are 4% lower than the average for all 50 cities researched.

*There are 103 gyms and fitness centers in the city.

*Life expectancy is 80.5 years, approximately 2 years higher than the average for all 50 cities reviewed.

*Of the 50 cities reviewed, Boston has one of the lowest hospital mortality rates, more than 10% below the national average.

*Boston’s population admits to not getting enough rest on more than 7 days in the last month.

"Baby boomers have redefined aging by their strong desire to maintain mobility and independence and live healthy, active lifestyles well into their 50s and beyond," said APTA spokesperson Alice Bell, PT, DPT, GCS. She explained, "Living in a fit city for baby boomers means you have many fitness and health care resources at your disposal—including access to physical therapists. Working with your physical therapist is an important part of maintaining and restoring motion, staying fit and active, and preventing injury as you age."

"A city's attributes can have quite an impact on the health of baby boomers," said Huff/Post50 editor Shelley Emling. "Mass transit availability, access to fitness, and quality health care facilities do influence your health and lifestyle. However, baby boomers are a cohort that is highly individualized. We're in control of our own destiny, and this study is a great reminder that we can live healthier lives when we access the resources around us."

Physical fitness is an integral part of overall health and well-being, and it becomes even more important with age. Baby boomer fitness is increasingly impacted by issues with joint health balance, and diminishing muscle mass. In addition, boomers need to consider workout modifications that help them stay active longer. Physical therapists address these issues and prescribe an exercise regimen that takes into account a boomer's individual health history and needs.

To learn more about how physical therapists can help Boomers stay fit and active as they age, please visit www.HDPTonline.com, or call 781-587-0776.

At HDPT we are committed to the health and happiness of our patients. Everyday we work to restore each person's maximal function with consistency and compassion. Offering distinctive, inventive and proven rehabilitation treatment, our devoted professionals strive to deliver a successful and enjoyable experience to every patient we meet. HDPT proudly serves the communities of Wakefield, Reading, North Reading, Wilmington, Lynnfield, Saugus, Melrose, Peabody, Stoneham, the North Shore, and Essex County, Massachusetts.
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