Implications of Physical Therapy to Aid Weight Loss in  Individual Suffering from Obesity: A Physical Therapist  Perspective

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Obesity, Body Mass Index, Physician, Therapist, Education, Diet

Obesity is referred when Body Mass Index of an individual is greater than 30. Making it clearer, individuals

with Body Mass Index between 25 to 30 are termed ‘overweight’ while more than 30 are ‘obese’1 . Till recent

years, obesity was considered to be a problematic condition restricted only to developed countries2 . But, over

the course of time with negligence towards dietary habits and lack of physical activity, obesity also started

to entrap population of developing countries. India is no exception to it. As per latest statistics, Obesity has

emerged as a crucial health problem among Indian population of varied age groups (children, adolescent,

middle aged and elderly). Obesity are treated by implementation of therapies via a multi-disciplinary

team consisting of Physician, Endocrinologist, Dieticians/Nutritionist, Physical Therapist/Physiotherapist,

Psychiatrist/ Psychologist while in severe Obesity, surgery is usually advised.