December 16, 2022
News & Events
Originally by UW Medicine
Patients who reported that their physical activity met levels recommended by national guidelines were less likely to visit a primary care doctor, go to an emergency room or be admitted to hospital, researchers at the University of Washington School of Medicine report.
“We know that being physically active is good for health in countless ways, but what wasn’t well understood is how much being active impacts healthcare visits, specifically high-cost visits such as emergency department and inpatient hospital stays,” said Dr. Cindy Lin, clinical associate professor of rehabilitation medicine in the field of sports and spine medicine, and asssociate...