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Medication or Exercise?

Which is more likely to delay death: Meds or Exercise?

This is one of the most comprehensive studies to date comparing the benefits of prescription medications for various health conditions to prescription exercise. This massive review study included over 300,000 participants. Here are the results.

1. Exercise and physical activity prescription were equally effective as drug interventions in the prevention of coronary heart disease and pre-diabetes.

2. Exercise/physical activity interventions were more effective than drug treatments among patients with stroke.

Note: Are you an athlete or a weekend warrior living in Oakville or Burlington and you know you do not perform at your peak? Check with our physiotherapists from the Oakville and Burlington physio clinics.

The Big Picture? Exercise interventions and many drug interventions are often potentially similar in terms of their mortality benefits and in the secondary prevention of coronary heart disease, rehabilitation after stroke, and prevention of diabetes.

We all lead busy lives, but we can all find time to exercise. Carve out “me” time and don’t let anything disrupt it,  you will feel more energized and healthier. If you feel that you worry about getting injured or want guidance before joining a program, consult one of our therapists.

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Reference: Naci, Huseyin, and John Ioannidis. “Comparative effectiveness of exercise and drug interventions on mortality outcomes: metaepidemiological study.” BMJ: British Medical Journal 347 (2013).

For more info, contact Sheddon Physiotherapy and Sports Clinics in Oakville and Burlington at 905-849-4576.

We are located only 6 min East of Oakville Place and 7 min from Oakville Go Station.

The Burlington physio clinic is located only 8 min north-east of LaSalle Park and 10 min north of Burlington Golf & Country Club, on Plains Rd East.

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