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Physical Activity


Kushang V. Patel, PhD, MPH

Associate Professor, University of Washington

Department of Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine

School of Medicine
University of Washington



Learning Objectives

By the end of this lecture, you should be able to:

  • Understand the benefits of physical activity
  • Describe current recommendations for physical activity
  • Identify strategies for counseling older patients on physical activity

[From the Winter 2022 General Geriatric Healthcare Lecture Series]