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Abstract(s)
A obesidade define-se como a acumulação de excesso de gordura, que pode
comprometer a saúde do animal. É reconhecida como uma doença importante, porque
predispõe a uma variedade de outras doenças crónicas, incluindo osteoartrites,
problemas cardiorrespiratórios, diabetes mellitus, hipotiroidismo, dermatites, maior
risco anestésico e, redução da esperança de vida em cães. Existem alguns fatores de
risco associados à obesidade, como por exemplo a raça, a idade, o tipo de
alimentação e a ausência de atividade física. A fisioterapia é uma ciência, um método de tratamento que inclui uma variedade de diferentes técnicas que abrangem aspetos biomecânicos, físicos e conceitos fisiológicos para promover a saúde ou prevenir doenças. O principal objetivo da fisioterapia é melhorar ou manter a qualidade de vida de um paciente. A fisioterapia ajuda no combate à obesidade, em conjunto com programas de perda de peso empregando dietas com baixo teor calórico e regime de exercícios.
ABSTRACT: Obesity is defined as the accumulation of excess fat, which can compromise 9+the health of the animal. It is recognized as an important disease, because it predisposes to a variety of other chronic diseases, including osteoarthritis, cardiorespiratory problems, diabetes mellitus, hypothyroidism, dermatitis, increased anaesthetic risk, and reduced life expectancy in dogs. There are some risk factors associated with obesity, such as breed, age, type of diet and absence of physical activity. Physical therapy is a science, a treatment method that includes a variety of different techniques covering biomechanical aspects, physical and physiological concepts to promote health or prevent illness. The main goal of physical therapy is to improve or maintain a patient’s quality of life. Physical therapy helps combat obesity, along with weight loss programs using low-calorie diets and exercise regimens.
ABSTRACT: Obesity is defined as the accumulation of excess fat, which can compromise 9+the health of the animal. It is recognized as an important disease, because it predisposes to a variety of other chronic diseases, including osteoarthritis, cardiorespiratory problems, diabetes mellitus, hypothyroidism, dermatitis, increased anaesthetic risk, and reduced life expectancy in dogs. There are some risk factors associated with obesity, such as breed, age, type of diet and absence of physical activity. Physical therapy is a science, a treatment method that includes a variety of different techniques covering biomechanical aspects, physical and physiological concepts to promote health or prevent illness. The main goal of physical therapy is to improve or maintain a patient’s quality of life. Physical therapy helps combat obesity, along with weight loss programs using low-calorie diets and exercise regimens.
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Obesidade Fisioterapia Dieta Exercício Obesity Physiotherapy Diet Exercise