Physical Therapists are experts in physical activity prescription and management among a variety of patient populations. Many examples of the roles Physical Therapists play exist in a number of patient conditions.
Physical activity recommendations are emerging for populations of people with spinal cord injury and arthritis.
The Canadian Pediatric Society offers physical activity recommendations for children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis, hemophilia, asthma and cystic fibrosis.
Physical Therapy plays a major role in the management and treatment of osteoporosis, osteopenia and low bone density.
However, no guidelines or recommendations exist for children and adolescents with eating disorders and our understanding of negative exercise behaviours is limited. The Physical Therapy profession can play a significant role in the management of eating disorders through exercise prescription.